Fire pit rules in Virginia Beach, VA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Virginia Beach allows recreational fire pits using clean wood when contained in approved pits or chimineas, kept twenty-five feet from structures, and attended at all times under Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
The Virginia Beach Fire Department enforces the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (VSFPC), which adopts International Fire Code Section 307. Recreational fires must be in an approved container no larger than three feet in diameter and two feet tall, located at least twenty-five feet from structures and combustible materials. Only seasoned firewood is permitted; trash, leaves, and treated lumber are prohibited. A garden hose or extinguisher must remain on hand and the fire must be attended until completely extinguished. Coastal winds frequently trigger temporary burn restrictions during dry conditions, particularly in Pungo and Sandbridge.
Improper fire pits draw warnings and fines up to $250 for a first offense and up to $2,500 plus liability for fire damage on subsequent or escalated incidents under VSFPC.
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