Fire pit rules in Quincy, MA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fire pits in Quincy are subject to MassDEP open burning rules. Non-cooking wood-burning fire pits require a fire department permit and are only allowed January 15 – May 1. Gas fire pits used for cooking may have more flexibility.
According to MassDEP and the Quincy Fire Department, fire pits used for non-cooking purposes are subject to the state open burning regulation. If burning wood, residents must tend the fire at all times, have an appropriate extinguisher present, and burn only natural wood (split or unsplit logs). The fire must be contained within a fire pit. Open burning season applies: January 15 to May 1, 10 AM to 4 PM. For cooking purposes (gas fire pits), contact the Quincy Fire Department for specific guidance.
Operating outside permitted season or without a permit subjects residents to fire code violations and fines.
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