Fire pit rules in Wauwatosa, WI — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fire pits in Wauwatosa are permitted if enclosed and used for recreational fires. Burning must be supervised and contained. Wood is the permitted fuel; no refuse or yard waste.
Wauwatosa allows recreational fires in approved containers typically under 3 feet in diameter. Clearance from structures required (typically 25 feet). Fire must be attended with extinguishing means nearby. Only clean wood permitted - no garbage, treated lumber, or yard waste. WI DNR issues burning permits for DNR protection areas (roughly April to November). Municipalities set their own recreational fire rules. County burn bans override during high fire danger. Gas/propane fire pits generally exempt from burn restrictions.
Burning prohibited materials: $200 to $1,000. WI Stat. §26.12 (setting fire to land): misdemeanor. City fines: $100 to $500.
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