Fire pit rules in Bernalillo County, NM — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fires in unincorporated Bernalillo County must comply with the International Fire Code as adopted in Chapter 34. Standard setbacks from structures required. During burn bans, recreational fires and campfires are prohibited except UL-listed appliances using kerosene, white gas, or propane in cleared areas.
Bernalillo County allows recreational fires in approved containers with conditions. Minimum 15-foot clearance from structures required. Fire must be attended with extinguishing means nearby. No burning of trash, construction debris, or treated wood. County burn bans during drought override local rules. Gas/propane fire pits generally exempt from burn bans. NMED Air Quality Bureau regulates outdoor burning. Northern NM mountains and Rio Grande bosque have elevated wildfire risk.
Burn ban violation: $100 to $500. Fire causing damage: criminal charges possible. Unattended fire: citation.
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