Fire pit rules in Owasso, OK — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Owasso permits recreational fires under adopted fire code provisions. Fire pits meeting IFC recreational fire standards (3 ft diameter max, 25 ft from structures) are exempt from open burning restrictions. Fire pits must use noncombustible materials and conditions that could cause fire spread must be eliminated before ignition.
Owasso 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 enacted by county commissioners are very common during Oklahoma’s dry, windy seasons. Gas/propane fire pits generally exempt from burn bans. ODEQ regulates open burning at the state level.
Burn ban violation: misdemeanor $100 to $500. Fire causing damage: criminal charges possible. Unattended fire: citation.
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