Fire pit rules in Hartford, CT — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Hartford allows recreational fire pits per CT State Fire Prevention Code. Setback and safety requirements apply. Must be attended with extinguishing means.
Hartford follows the CT State Fire Prevention Code (CGS §29-291 et seq.) for recreational fires. Fire pits must maintain adequate clearance from structures and combustible materials (typically 15 feet). Fire must be attended at all times with extinguishing means nearby. No burning of trash, treated wood, or construction debris. Gas/propane fire pits have fewer restrictions. Local fire marshals enforce fire code. Open burning season and permits apply separately.
Illegal burning: $100 to $500. Unattended fire: $100 to $300. Fire marshal enforcement. Causing a fire: criminal charges possible.
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