Fire pit rules in Lee's Summit, MO — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Portable fire pits and chimineas need no permit but must sit 15 feet from structures and burn only seasoned firewood. Open recreational campfires require a Fire Department permit each time, stay 25 feet back, and cannot exceed 3 feet wide.
Under the city's Fire Code (Ch. 13, Sec. 13-44, adopting the 2018 International Fire Code), portable outdoor fireplaces must follow manufacturer instructions and stay 15 feet from any structure or combustible material (IFC 307.4.3). Ground recreational fires cannot exceed 3 feet in diameter or 2 feet in height and must be 25 feet from structures (IFC 307.4.2). Only seasoned firewood is allowed; trash, lumber, and yard waste are prohibited. Recreational fires require a permit for each fire, with the first inspected by Fire Prevention (816-969-1300). Fires must be constantly attended with a 4-A extinguisher on hand.
Fire Code violations are prosecuted under Sec. 1-13, with each day a separate offense. Unpermitted or unattended fires can be ordered extinguished and cited by the Lee's Summit Fire Department.
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