Fire pit rules in Green Valley, AZ — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fire pits for warmth and cooking are exempt from PDEQ open burn permit requirements in unincorporated Pima County. Gas/propane fire features always exempt. 25-foot clearance from structures recommended. PDEQ no-burn advisories apply to wood burning.
Pima County allows recreational fires in approved containers. Clearance from structures required (typically 15 feet). Fire must be attended with extinguishing means nearby. No burning of trash, construction debris, or treated wood. Maricopa County Air Quality Department declares no-burn days for PM10 particulate matter - wood-burning fire pits prohibited on these days. Gas/propane fire pits exempt from burn bans and no-burn days. Summer burn bans common across Arizona due to extreme fire danger. Desert vegetation is highly flammable.
Burn ban violation: Class 2 misdemeanor up to $750. Fire causing damage: felony arson charges possible. MCAQD no-burn violation: fines.
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