Fire pit rules in Cumberland County, NC — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fires and fire pits are allowed without a fire-code permit if kept small and clear of structures. Fayetteville requires stationary fire pits to sit at least 5 feet from property lines and 15 feet from structures, including decks.
The North Carolina Fire Prevention Code, adopted by Fayetteville and enforced by the Cumberland County Fire Marshal, defines a recreational fire as 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height. Such fires and portable/stationary fire pits do not need a fire-code permit. Recreational fires must stay at least 25 feet from combustible structures; stationary outdoor fire pits must be at least 5 feet from property lines and 15 feet from structures including decks. Fire pits may burn only clean wood, never rubbish or yard waste.
Burning prohibited materials or ignoring clearances can prompt fire-marshal enforcement and orders to extinguish; larger bonfires (over 3 ft) require a fire-code permit.
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