Fire pit rules in Cornelius, NC — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Cornelius allows recreational fire pits on private residential property with safe setbacks and attended supervision. Pits must be at least 25 feet from structures and property lines per NC Fire Code adopted by the Town.
The Town of Cornelius follows the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code (based on the International Fire Code) for recreational fires. Fire pits burning clean wood are generally allowed but must be at least 25 feet from any structure, fence, or combustible material. Portable outdoor fireplaces and UL-listed fire pits may be used as close as 15 feet from a structure. An attended means of extinguishment (hose or extinguisher) must be readily available. Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue may order any fire extinguished if it creates a nuisance or hazardous condition.
Unsafe or unattended fires may result in immediate extinguishment order by Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue. Repeat civil penalties begin at 100 dollars and escalate for hazardous conditions.
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