San Angelo, TX Fire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard Fires (2026)
Fire pit rules in San Angelo, TX, also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances, cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Key Facts
- Fuel Size
- 3 ft wide, 2 ft high
- Container Fires
- 15 ft from structures
- Ground Fires
- Prohibited
- Burn Ban
- Only charcoal/propane grills
- Code
- Sec. 6.06.002
Summary
San Angelo permits recreational fires and fire pits but limits fuel to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high (Sec. 6.06.002). Fires in approved containers must sit at least 15 feet from any structure. Tom Green County burn bans suspend all open burning.
Recreational fires shall mean an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill or barbecue pit and has a total fuel area of three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 10).
Full Breakdown
Under Chapter 6, Article 6.06 of the San Angelo Code, a recreational fire burns a total fuel area of three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height for pleasure, cooking, or warmth (Sec. 6.06.002). The fire code (2021 International Fire Code, amended Sec. 307.4) requires open fires 350 feet from structures but exempts fires in approved containers kept at least 15 feet away. Charcoal and wood cooking are permitted; propane is recommended (Sec. 6.06.003). Ground fires are prohibited (Sec. 6.06.005). During a Tom Green County burn ban, the fire marshal allows only charcoal and propane grills.
Violations & Fines
Fire-safety violations carry fines up to $2,000 per day under Sec. 1.01.009(b), each day a separate offense. Burning during a county burn ban adds state penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a backyard fire pit in San Angelo?
Can I use my fire pit during a burn ban?
Sources & Official References
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