Rogers, AR Fire Regulations: Fire Pit Rules (2026)

The City of Rogers has adopted the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (AFPC), now the 2021 edition, which governs recreational fires and fire pits under International Fire Code Chapter 3. According to the Rogers Fire Department Open Burn Policy, a person burning in a manner that meets the definition of a recreational fire does not need a burn permit; anything beyond that requires a permit from the fire department. Under AFPC/IFC Section 307.4.2, recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure, and Section 307.4.3 requires portable outdoor fireplaces to be kept at least 15 feet from a structure, with an exception for one- and two-family dwellings. The Open Burn Policy adds that fires in approved containers must be at least 15 feet from a structure, and that a burn pile 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height needs only 25 feet of clearance. All recreational fires must be constantly attended until extinguished, and at least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating, or equivalent equipment such as a garden hose, water, dirt, or sand, must be available for immediate use. Hot ashes must be kept clear of combustibles. Fires must be extinguished if wind, nuisance, or hazard conditions arise.