Fire pit rules in Jenks, OK — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Jenks follows the adopted International Fire Code for recreational fires. Fire pits are permitted as recreational fires exempt from open burning prohibitions. Standard IFC requirements apply: fuel area 3 feet or less in diameter, 25 feet from structures, noncombustible materials.
Jenks allows recreational fires in approved containers with conditions. Minimum 15-foot clearance from structures required. Fire must be attended with extinguishing means nearby. No burning of trash, construction debris, or treated wood. County burn bans enacted by county commissioners are very common during Oklahoma’s dry, windy seasons. Gas/propane fire pits generally exempt from burn bans. ODEQ regulates open burning at the state level.
Burn ban violation: misdemeanor $100 to $500. Fire causing damage: criminal charges possible. Unattended fire: citation.
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