Fire pit rules in Doylestown, PA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fire pits in Doylestown Borough fall under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance definition of open fires. Cooking-only devices (grills, barbecues) are exempt; recreational fire pits burning wood may be subject to the open burning restrictions. International Fire Code also applies.
Doylestown Borough's Air Pollution Control Ordinance defines an open fire as any fire in the open or in a receptacle other than a furnace or incinerator. Fire pits used solely for cooking may qualify for the grill/barbecue exemption. Recreational wood-burning fire pits that are not primarily for cooking may be regulated as open fires and must not create hazardous or objectionable conditions. The International Fire Code adopted by the Borough provides additional standards for recreational fires including minimum distance from structures (typically 25 feet) and requirements for fire extinguishing equipment on site. Residents should contact the Borough Code Enforcement for specific guidance on fire pit use.
Open fire violations: up to $300 fine and/or 90 days imprisonment per occurrence.
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