Fire pit rules in Flowood, MS — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Rankin County and its municipalities regulate recreational fire pits through local fire codes aligned with Mississippi State Fire Marshal rules and the International Fire Code. Brandon, Pearl, Richland, and Flowood enforce typical setbacks of 25 feet from structures and property lines for open fire pits, with smaller setbacks allowed for UL-listed manufactured fire appliances. The Mississippi Forestry Commission can issue countywide burn bans during summer drought that override normal permissions, and violators face misdemeanor citations plus potential civil liability for any damage caused.
Rankin County adopts the International Fire Code through reference in its building regulations, and the cities of Brandon, Pearl, Richland, Flowood, and Florence each enforce similar standards under local fire prevention ordinances. Under IFC §307 as adopted, recreational fires are limited to a total fuel area of 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, must be at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, and must be constantly attended by a competent person with a fire extinguisher, water supply, or shovel and dirt readily available. Portable outdoor fireplaces and UL-listed fire appliances may be placed as close as 15 feet from structures, and 3 feet when used on a non-combustible patio surface. Only clean, dry, seasoned firewood may be burned; burning of trash, treated lumber, tires, or yard debris in a fire pit is prohibited under Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality air quality rules. The Mississippi Forestry Commission under MS Code Ann. §49-19-1 et seq. has authority to declare burn bans countywide, and during summer drought or high-wind conditions Rankin County fire pits are often subject to these bans. Properties near the Ross Barnett Reservoir and heavily wooded areas east of Brandon face heightened enforcement during dry weather.
An unattended recreational fire typically results in a $100 to $300 fine under Brandon, Pearl, or Rankin County fire code enforcement. Burning during an active Mississippi Forestry Commission burn ban can result in a $500+ fine plus misdemeanor charges under MS Code Ann. §49-19-351. If a fire pit causes damage to neighboring property or starts a wildfire, the responsible party faces civil liability for damages and can be charged with criminal negligence.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Flowood, MS
Flowood regulates amplified music and outdoor sound systems through local noise ordinances. Amplified sound is generally restricted during quiet hours from 1...
Flowood, MS
Flowood regulates leaf blower use primarily through general noise ordinance hours. Mississippi municipalities generally allow gas and electric blowers during...
Flowood, MS
Flowood addresses barking dogs as a public nuisance under local animal control ordinances. Continuous or excessive barking complaints are handled through ani...
Flowood, MS
Flowood limits construction noise to daytime hours, typically 7 AM to 7 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 5 PM Saturdays, under local building and noise ordinances.
Flowood, MS
Flowood enforces quiet hours in this fast-growing Jackson suburb (pop. 10,000). Proximity to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport creates aircraf...
Flowood, MS
Flowood manages parking around Dogwood Festival Market and commercial developments along Lakeland Drive. Growing retail centers create increasing parking dem...
See how Flowood's fire pit rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.