Fire pit rules in Warren, MI — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fire pits are prohibited in the City of Warren. No open burning is allowed by city ordinance and no permits are issued for fire pits. Only approved outdoor cooking containers and outdoor fireplaces with dry seasoned firewood are permitted.
Warren follows the Michigan Fire Prevention Code (MCL §29.1 et seq.) for recreational fires. Approved fire pits must be 25+ feet from structures and combustible materials. Maximum 3-foot diameter for wood-burning pits. Fire must be attended at all times with extinguishing means nearby. No burning of trash, treated wood, or construction debris. Gas/propane fire pits generally exempt from size restrictions. Township or county burn permits may be required for open burning. Burn bans during dry conditions override local allowances.
Illegal burning: $100 to $500. Air quality violation (NREPA Part 55): up to $500/day. Causing a fire: criminal charges possible.
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