Fire pit rules in Roswell, GA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fires - small cooking and warming fires in approved portable fire pits or chimineas - are allowed under Roswell's outdoor-burning ordinance even though general open burning is prohibited, subject to the Fire Marshal's burn-ban authority.
Roswell follows the 2018 International Fire Code framework: under IFC §307.4.2, recreational fires are limited to a 3-foot diameter pile or container, must be no more than 2 feet high, and must be at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material. Portable outdoor fireplaces and commercial fire pits sold with safety screens are typically permitted within 15 feet of a structure if used per manufacturer instructions. The Fire Marshal can prohibit all outdoor burning - including recreational fire pits - during dry, windy, or high-fire-danger periods. Wood and clean charcoal are the only allowed fuels; burning trash, leaves, or treated lumber is a violation.
An unattended or oversized recreational fire is a violation of Art. 8.3 and IFC §307. Citations carry Municipal Court fines up to $1,000; the responsible party is also liable for fire-department response costs if the fire spreads.
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