Fire pit rules in Live Oak, TX — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Live Oak permits recreational backyard fire pits under the adopted International Fire Code. Fuel pile stays under 3 feet diameter and 2 feet high, with 25 feet clearance from structures and adult attendance.
The City of Live Oak regulates residential fire pits through the International Fire Code (IFC) adopted by reference in the Live Oak Code of Ordinances Chapter 9 (Fire Prevention). Under IFC Section 307.4.2, recreational fires in portable fire pits or built-in masonry pits are allowed on private property when the fuel pile does not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. The pit must be located at least 25 feet from any structure, deck, fence, or combustible material. Only clean seasoned firewood, manufactured fire logs, or charcoal may be burned; yard waste, trash, treated lumber, and construction debris are prohibited. A competent adult must continuously attend the fire, and a garden hose or 4A-rated extinguisher must be within reach. During Bexar County burn bans issued by the County Fire Marshal or Commissioners Court, all open-flame recreational fires are suspended inside Live Oak regardless of pit type. Chimineas and ceramic bowls are treated the same as open pits for clearance.
Unattended or oversized fires may be cited as a fire nuisance under the IFC and Live Oak Code, with fines up to 2,000 dollars per offense in Municipal Court. Fires during active burn bans carry separate Class C misdemeanor penalties under Texas Local Government Code 352.081.
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