Fire pit rules in Jefferson County, KY — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fire pits in Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) must not exceed 3 feet in any dimension. Portable fire pits must be commercially manufactured; permanent pits must use non-combustible materials. Only clean, dry firewood is permitted. All fires are banned during Air Quality Alerts or when winds exceed 15 mph.
Louisville APCD defines an approved fire pit as a permanent or portable outdoor receptacle meeting specific requirements applicable throughout Jefferson County. Portable above-ground fire pits must be commercially manufactured and used per manufacturer's instructions. Permanently constructed fire pits must be built or fully lined with non-combustible material (brick, rock, concrete, or heavy-gauge metal). Maximum dimensions: 3 feet tall × 3 feet wide × 3 feet long (or 3-foot diameter). Only clean, dry firewood is permitted — no accelerants, yard waste, painted wood, or refuse. All fires, even in compliant pits, are automatically banned during Air Quality Alerts or when winds exceed 15 mph.
Burning outside an approved fire pit or with prohibited materials: APCD violation, $100–$1,000/day fine. Fires during alerts or high winds: illegal regardless of pit compliance.
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