Fire pit rules in New Bedford, MA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational wood-burning fire pits are prohibited in New Bedford due to the year-round open burning ban under 310 CMR 7.07. Fire pits used strictly for cooking may be allowed if tended by someone 18+ and burning only clean, dry firewood. Gas or propane fire pits may be permitted.
Since New Bedford has a permanent open burning ban, recreational fire pits are not legal. The MassDEP considers fire pits to be open burning unless used exclusively for cooking. If cooking, the fire must be tended by an adult 18+, only clean dry firewood may be burned, and no trash or refuse may be burned. Gas and propane fire pits are generally treated differently and may be allowed with proper safety clearances.
Illegal burning: $100 to $500. Unattended fire: $100 to $300. State Fire Marshal enforcement. Causing a fire: criminal charges possible.
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