Fire pit rules in Matthews, NC — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Matthews allows recreational fire pits subject to NC Fire Code. Pits must be 25 feet from structures, with only clean seasoned wood permitted. Matthews Fire-EMS responds to complaints.
Under the NC Fire Code adopted by Matthews, recreational fires in approved pits must be no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet tall, located 25 feet from any structure or combustible material. Portable outdoor fireplaces require 15 feet of clearance. Only clean, dry, seasoned firewood may be burned (no trash, yard waste, or treated lumber). Fires must be attended at all times with a water source or extinguisher nearby.
Unattended or non-compliant fires may be extinguished by Matthews Fire-EMS and result in a civil citation. Repeated violations can escalate to misdemeanor charges under NC nuisance statutes.
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