Fire pit rules in Cuyahoga County, OH — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Cuyahoga County recreational fire pits follow Ohio Fire Code OAC 1301:7-7-03 Section 307.4. Pits limited to 3 feet diameter and 2 feet height, placed at least 25 feet from structures and combustibles. Only clean seasoned firewood permitted; trash and yard waste burning prohibited under Ohio EPA OAC 3745-19-03.
Residents in unincorporated Cuyahoga County and its 59 municipalities must comply with Ohio Fire Code Section 307.4 recreational fire rules. Fires must be attended at all times and have a means of extinguishment (hose, extinguisher, bucket) available. Portable outdoor fireplaces must be 15 feet from structures. Cleveland, Lakewood, Parma, and other cities may add restrictions on wind conditions or burn bans during dry spells.
Violations of Ohio Fire Code are minor misdemeanors punishable by up to a 150 dollar fine. Municipal nuisance citations may add 100 to 500 dollars plus fire department response fees.
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