Fire pit rules in Clackamas County, OR — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Small recreational fires for warmth or cooking are allowed but must stay at least 50 feet from any structure and be attended and fully extinguished. Restrictions tighten during declared fire-danger or DEQ burn-ban periods in unincorporated Clackamas County.
Clackamas Fire District rules distinguish recreational fires (warmth, cooking, ceremony) from open burning of yard debris. Recreational fires must be small, contained, kept away from combustibles, attended by a responsible adult, and have water or an extinguisher on hand. Open burning — and by extension larger backyard fires — must be at least 50 feet from any structure. Manufactured propane or gas fire pits are generally allowed year-round, but wood fires are suspended during summer regulated fire season and DEQ burn bans. Always call the district daily burn line (503.742.2945) and check the burn-restriction map before lighting a wood fire.
The fire district may order an unsafe or unpermitted fire extinguished; responsible parties are liable for suppression and damage costs, plus citation under the fire code.
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