Fire pit rules in Lakewood, OH — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Lakewood permits recreational fire pits under Ohio Fire Code 307.4, limited to 3 feet diameter and 2 feet in height, burning only seasoned firewood. Pits must sit at least 25 feet from any structure, property line, or combustible material. A responsible adult must attend the fire with a means of extinguishment (garden hose or extinguisher) ready at all times.
Lakewood adopts the Ohio Fire Code through Codified Ordinances Chapter 1610. Recreational fires are defined as small outdoor fires burning clean wood for pleasure, cooking, or warmth. Permanent masonry fire pits, chimineas, and manufactured portable fire pits with spark screens are all acceptable. Lakewood Fire Department may order extinguishment if smoke creates a nuisance for neighbors, particularly given the city's dense 1.5 square mile footprint and small lot sizes. Fires cannot be lit during EPA air quality alerts or if wind exceeds 15 mph. Burning trash, leaves, construction debris, or treated lumber is strictly prohibited.
Nuisance smoke or unattended fire: citation plus extinguishment order. Repeat violations: misdemeanor citation with fines up to 150 dollars. Fires causing property damage: full cost recovery plus restitution.
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