Fire pit rules in Parma, OH — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Parma permits recreational fire pits under Ohio Fire Code 307.4 provisions. Fires must be contained to a pit no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high, located at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material. Only clean, seasoned firewood may be burned; yard waste, trash, and treated wood are prohibited.
Parma Fire Department enforces the Ohio Fire Code (OAC 1301:7-7-03) within city limits. Recreational fires on residential property require a constantly attended adult supervisor and an available extinguishing source such as a garden hose or fire extinguisher. Portable outdoor fireplaces and commercially manufactured fire pits must also comply with the 15-foot minimum clearance from structures. Fires may not be started if wind speeds exceed 20 mph or during an issued air quality alert.
Unattended fires or burning prohibited materials may result in Parma Fire Department orders to extinguish, followed by citations under Parma Codified Ordinances with fines up to 150 dollars per violation.
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