Fire pit rules in Pawtucket, RI — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Pawtucket allows recreational fire pits with proper setbacks under the RI Fire Safety Code. Recreational fires must be 25 feet from structures. Fires must be attended with extinguishing equipment available.
Recreational fire pits are permitted in Pawtucket when using clean-burning fuel in safe containers. Under the RI Fire Safety Code, recreational fires must be at least 25 feet from structures and non-recreational fires 50 feet. Fires must be constantly attended with a garden hose or extinguisher available. Gas and propane fire features have fewer restrictions. Pawtucket's dense housing stock in older neighborhoods may present practical setback challenges.
Inadequate setbacks or unattended fires: Pawtucket Fire Department citation and extinguishment order.
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