Grapevine, TX Fire Regulations: Fire Pit Rules (2026)

Grapevine permits residential outdoor fire pits and fire features subject to the fire prevention code and the general nuisance provisions. Wood-burning fire pits must be at least 25 feet from structures, property lines, and combustible materials under the International Fire Code which Grapevine has adopted. Only clean firewood or manufactured fire logs may be burned; yard waste, construction debris, and treated wood are prohibited. A responsible adult must be present, and a means of extinguishment (hose, shovel, sand) must be on hand. Natural gas and propane fire pits (including commercial patio units at Main Street restaurants and the Gaylord Texan) are treated as approved cooking and ambiance equipment with less stringent setback requirements. Burn ban status matters: when Tarrant County Commissioners Court declares a burn ban (frequent during summer droughts), all outdoor wood-burning including recreational fire pits is prohibited within the county, overriding any city allowance. Propane fire features typically remain legal during burn bans because they have valve shut-offs. Grapevine Fire Department enforces through on-scene response; violations can trigger Class C misdemeanor citations under Chapter 18 and state burn ban penalties.