Fire pit rules in Philadelphia, PA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Philadelphia Fire Code §F-307.1.2 governs portable outdoor fireplaces. Must be used per manufacturer instructions and kept 15 feet from structures. Must be non-combustible material enclosed with mesh no larger than 1 inch.
Philadelphia Fire Code §F-307.1.2 requires portable outdoor fireplaces (fire pits) to be made of non-combustible material (steel, concrete, clay) and completely enclosed by solid or mesh material with openings no larger than 1 inch diagonally. Must be operated at least 15 feet from any structure or combustible material. Only appropriate fuels are permitted (wood, charcoal, propane for gas units). No trash or pressure-treated wood. Fires must be constantly attended. Note: A one- and two-family dwelling exception may reduce the 15-foot requirement per state fire code interpretation.
Illegal burning: $100 to $500. Unattended fire: $100 to $300. Causing a structure fire: criminal charges possible.
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