Fire pit rules in Tyler, TX — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Tyler allows recreational and cooking fires under the International Fire Code it adopts in Sec. 6-122. Smith County burn bans suspend all open flames; gas and propane pits stay exempt.
Tyler adopted the International Fire Code under City Code Sec. 6-122, with local amendments in Sec. 6-123. Recreational, ceremonial, and non-commercial cooking fires are permitted under the TCEQ exception at 30 TAC §111.207. Keep grills and pits on a non-combustible surface at least five feet from anything flammable, attend the fire, and burn only clean wood — never trash or treated lumber. When the Smith County Commissioners Court issues a drought burn ban, all fire pits and open burning stop; gas and propane appliances remain allowed.
Burning during a Smith County burn ban is a Class C misdemeanor, up to $500. A fire that spreads or damages property can bring arson charges and full cost recovery.
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