Fire pit rules in Orem, UT — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Orem's Fire Division allows backyard recreational fire pits year-round, but the fire pit diameter should not exceed 3 feet and the fire must be kept at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, attended by an adult, with a means of extinguishment on hand. The adopted 2021 IFC supplies the same clearance baseline.
The City of Orem Open Burning page (orem.gov/open-burning/) sets the rules for backyard fire pits. Recreational fires are allowed year-round but must be kept at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, the fire pit diameter should not exceed 3 feet, a means of extinguishment (such as a garden hose) must be available, the fire requires constant adult supervision, and it must be completely extinguished and not allowed to smolder after use. Only clean firewood may be burned - trash, yard waste, hazardous items, and building materials are prohibited. These rules align with the adopted 2021 International Fire Code (effective July 1, 2025), whose Section 307.4.2 requires recreational fires to stay 25 feet from structures/combustibles and 307.4.3 requires portable outdoor fireplaces to stay 15 feet away.
Maintaining a recreational fire or fire pit inside the required clearance, or letting it become a hazard, is a violation of the adopted International Fire Code enforced by the Orem Fire Division; the fire official may order it extinguished and cite the responsible party under the city's adopted fire code penalty provisions.
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