Fire pit rules in Westerville, OH — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Westerville allows recreational fire pits under Ohio Fire Code 307.4. Fires must be under 3 feet in diameter, 2 feet high, and at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material. Only clean firewood permitted.
Westerville Fire Division enforces Ohio Fire Code (OAC 1301:7-7) Section 307.4 for recreational fires. Portable outdoor fireplaces (chimineas, patio fire pits) must be 15 feet from structures. Fires must be attended at all times and extinguished before leaving. Burning of trash, leaves, or yard waste in fire pits is prohibited. Neighbors may file smoke complaints that require immediate extinguishment. Fire Division may impose bans during dry conditions.
Violations cited under Westerville Codified Ordinances Chapter 1509 (Fire Prevention Code). First offense warning, subsequent violations up to 250 dollars. Failure to extinguish on request is a minor misdemeanor.
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