Fire pit rules in Hamilton County, OH — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Under the Ohio Fire Code (OAC 1301:7-7-03), recreational fires must stay at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, and gas-fired fire pits at least 15 feet. There is no separate Hamilton County fire-pit ordinance.
Hamilton County does not adopt its own backyard fire-pit rules; the statewide Ohio Fire Code, enforced by your local fire code official, applies. Paragraph 307.4.2 sets the 25-foot recreational-fire setback and requires eliminating spread hazards before ignition. Gas-fired recreational pits get a reduced 15-foot setback under 307.4.2.1. Portable outdoor fireplaces must stay 15 feet from structures (307.4.3), with an exception for one- and two-family dwellings. All fires must be constantly attended with extinguishing equipment on hand (307.5). Municipalities and townships may impose stricter local limits.
Fire code officials may order extinguishment of any fire that creates a hazard (307.3); local enforcement can cite the responsible party.
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