Fire pit rules in Collin County, TX — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Collin County allows residential fire pits in unincorporated areas subject to TCEQ 30 TAC 111.209 outdoor burning rules and any active burn ban declared by Commissioners Court. Gas/propane fire pits remain legal during burn bans. Wood-burning pits require clear 10+ ft buffer from structures and constant attendance.
Collin County Fire Marshal enforces outdoor burning rules under Local Government Code 352 and TCEQ regulations. Fire pits must burn only clean wood, not trash, treated lumber, leaves in piles over 8 ft, or construction debris. During burn bans enacted by Commissioners Court (typically drought summers), all open-flame wood burning is prohibited but manufactured gas/propane units are exempt. ESDs (Emergency Services Districts) 1-5 provide volunteer fire response across unincorporated areas.
Violation of burn ban: Class C misdemeanor, fine up to 500. Escape fire causing damage: civil liability plus potential criminal charges for reckless damage.
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