Fire pit rules in Lehigh County, PA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Allentown requires a Fire Prevention permit and inspection before a recreational campfire. The fire must sit at least 25 feet from any structure, and the pile may be no more than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high. Boroughs and townships set their own rules.
Lehigh County does not zone or set fire-pit rules; the city or borough does. In Allentown, campfires require a $50 permit and a pre-inspection by the Fire Prevention Office (Ch. 285, Fire Prevention and Protection). The fire may be in an approved open container or on the ground but must be 25 feet from any structure, with a maximum pile diameter of 3 feet and height of 2 feet. Only one burning permit is allowed per month per property unless the Fire Chief authorizes more. Smaller towns often follow the PA Uniform Construction Code / International Fire Code recreational-fire limits (25-foot setback).
Burning without the required permit or beyond the size and setback limits can be ordered extinguished and cited under Allentown's fire code; the fire official may cancel any fire in adverse conditions.
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