Fire pit rules in Queens County, NY — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Outdoor fire pits burning wood or solid fuel are illegal in New York City. The NYC Fire Code classifies portable fire pits as open fires, which are prohibited. Only gas-powered or electric fire features may be used, subject to building code compliance.
Since a 2009 NYC Council law, wood-burning fire pits and any portable outdoor fire pits that burn solid fuel (including manufactured firelogs) have been banned in NYC. The NYC Fire Code treats these as open fires, which are prohibited. This applies to all Queens properties including backyards, patios, rooftops, and balconies. Gas-powered and electric fire features are not subject to the open fire ban but must comply with the NYC Building Code and may require DOB permits for installation, particularly on rooftops or in multi-family buildings. Queens' many single-family homes with backyards make fire pit inquiries especially common, but the ban is absolute for wood-burning units. Violations can result in fines of $1,000 per day until the fire pit is removed.
Wood/solid fuel fire pit: $1,000 per day until removed. FDNY violation for open fire. Building code violations for improperly installed gas fire features.
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