Springdale, AR Fire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard Fires (2026)
Fire pit rules in Springdale, AR, also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances, cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Key Facts
- Permit needed
- None, if within size limit
- Max fuel area
- 3 ft diameter, 2 ft high
- Must be attended
- At all times
- Extinguisher required
- On hand at the fire
Summary
Springdale allows outdoor cooking and recreational fires without a burn permit as long as the fuel area stays 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height, and the fire is contained and attended.
Outdoor cooking fires and recreational fires are allowed without a burn permit. These are outdoor fires which burn materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of three feet (914mm) or less in diameter and two feet (610mm) or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes. Safety precautions must be taken that these types of fires are contained and attended. A means of extinguishment is required to prevent the accidental spread of the fire. (Ord. No. 3341, § 1, 6-24-03; Ord. No. 4268, § 1, 10-28-08; Ord. No. 4667, § 1, 2-12-13)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 145).
Full Breakdown
Under § 46-2(c), outdoor cooking fires and recreational fires, for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes, don't need a burn permit in Springdale, so long as the fuel isn't rubbish and the fire's total fuel area is three feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and two feet (610 mm) or less in height. The fire must be contained and attended at all times, and a means of extinguishment, a garden hose or extinguisher, must be on hand to stop it from spreading. Fires must still be extinguished if the fire department receives a complaint, such as smoke drifting toward a neighbor's home (§ 46-2(b)).
Violations & Fines
An unpermitted fire that exceeds the 3-foot diameter/2-foot height limit, is left unattended, or lacks extinguishing equipment on hand is treated as unlawful open burning under § 46-1, punishable under § 1-9.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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