Outdoor burning rules in Austin, TX — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Open burning within Austin city limits is prohibited except for small recreational fires (3 feet diameter or less, 2 feet tall or less) for cooking or warmth. Burning in all city parks, greenbelts, and preserves is prohibited under Ordinance No. 20111102-025.
Austin prohibits open burning of trash, debris, and vegetation within city limits. A recreational ground fire is permitted if the fuel is not contained in an incinerator or grill, has a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height, and is for pleasure, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes. Burning in Austin parks, greenbelts, and preserves is prohibited under city ordinance. Travis County may impose burn bans during dry conditions that prohibit even recreational fires outside city limits. During burn bans, outdoor cooking with enclosed flame devices is still allowed.
Citations issued by Austin Fire Department. Fines vary by violation type.
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