Fire pit rules in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fires and fire pits in Los Ranchos must comply with International Fire Code as enforced by Bernalillo County Fire Department. Standard setbacks from structures apply. Wood-fueled fire pits must be attended at all times.
Los Ranchos 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 during drought override local rules. Gas/propane fire pits generally exempt from burn bans. NMED Air Quality Bureau regulates outdoor burning. Northern NM mountains and Rio Grande bosque have elevated wildfire risk.
Burn ban violation: $100 to $500. Fire causing damage: criminal charges possible. Unattended fire: citation.
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