Fire pit rules in South Bend, IN — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
South Bend allows recreational fires kept under three feet wide and two feet high. Fires must stay 25 feet from any structure or combustible material unless in a portable outdoor fireplace.
South Bend regulates recreational fires under Chapter 9, Article 4 of the Municipal Code and the Indiana Fire Code (675 IAC 22). A recreational fire is a small ground fire maintained at less than three feet wide and two feet high, kept at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material unless burned in a portable outdoor fireplace, which reduces the required clearance. Fires must be constantly attended by someone with extinguishing equipment nearby and fully extinguished before leaving. Only clean wood may burn; leaves, grass, paper, rubbish, and trash are prohibited fuels under Sec. 9-20.
Illegal burning under Sec. 9-20 carries municipal fines. The fire department may order immediate extinguishment; an escaped fire can bring criminal charges and cost-recovery for suppression.
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