Fulshear, TX Fire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard Fires (2026)
Fire pit rules in Fulshear, TX, also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances, cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Key Facts
- Governing article
- Ch. 20, Art. IV, § 20-123 to § 20-126
- Trigger
- County commissioners court burn ban
- Max fine
- $2,000 per violation
- Separate offense
- Each day of violation
- Underlying fire code
- IFC 2018 Edition, § 20-72
Summary
Fulshear enforces Fort Bend County burn bans on outdoor fires citywide the moment the commissioners court declares one, under Chapter 20's Outdoor Fires article.
Upon adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, any burn ban declared by the county commissioners court shall have the same effect and force of law within the city limits as in the unincorporated areas of the county. Further, any such burn ban thus established by the county and subsequently rescinded by the county, shall likewise be rescinded within the city limits.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4849270; v4 updated 2026-05-19).
Full Breakdown
Fulshear has no separate local ordinance setting fire-pit setbacks or hours; instead it adopts the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition (§ 20-72) to govern outdoor burning generally, and separately gives any Fort Bend County burn ban automatic force of law inside city limits the moment the commissioners court declares one (§ 20-124). When the county rescinds a ban, the city-limits ban lifts too, with no separate council vote needed either way.
Violations & Fines
Violating the article, including burning during an active county burn ban, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2,000, with each day of continued violation a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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