Fire pit rules in Tulsa, OK — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fires and portable fire pits are legal in Tulsa under the International Fire Code exemption adopted in Title 14. A recreational fire is defined as having a fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height. Fire pits must be 25 feet from structures/combustible material (15 feet for one/two-family dwellings). Must be constructed of steel, concrete, clay, or noncombustible material.
Tulsa allows recreational fires in approved containers with conditions. Minimum 15-foot clearance from structures required. Fire must be attended with extinguishing means nearby. No burning of trash, construction debris, or treated wood. County burn bans enacted by county commissioners are very common during Oklahoma’s dry, windy seasons. Gas/propane fire pits generally exempt from burn bans. ODEQ regulates open burning at the state level.
Burn ban violation: misdemeanor $100 to $500. Fire causing damage: criminal charges possible. Unattended fire: citation.
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