Grapevine, TX Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)
Outdoor burning rules in Grapevine, 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.
Key Facts
- Trash Burning
- Prohibited
- Yard Waste
- Prohibited
- Allowed
- Recreational, cooking, ceremonial
- State Rule
- TCEQ 30 TAC Ch 111
- Burn Ban
- Overrides all allowances
Summary
Grapevine prohibits outdoor burning of trash, yard waste, and construction debris under Chapter 18 and the International Fire Code. Only approved recreational fires and permitted ceremonial fires are allowed.
No person may cause, suffer, allow, or permit any outdoor burning within the State of Texas, except as (3) Landclearing operation—The uprooting, provided by this subchapter or by orders or permits of cutting, or clearing of vegetation in connection the commission. Outdoor disposal or deposition of any with conversion for the construction of buildings, material capable of igniting spontaneously, with the rights-of-way, residential, commercial, or industrial exception of the storage of solid fossil fuels, shall not development, or the clearing of vegetation to be allowed without written permission of the executive enhance property value, access, or production. director.
Full Breakdown
Grapevine prohibits general outdoor burning of trash, yard waste, leaves, construction debris, and any other material not specifically authorized as recreational fire fuel. This prohibition is rooted in the International Fire Code adopted by the city and reinforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) burning rules (30 TAC Chapter 111) which prohibit open burning inside most city limits in the DFW metro area. Approved exceptions are: small recreational fires in approved fire pits using only clean firewood (see fire pit rules), outdoor cooking in grills and smokers, ceremonial fires with a permit from the Fire Department, and agricultural burning on agriculturally zoned parcels (rare in Grapevine).
Tarrant County burn bans issued during drought override all outdoor burning allowances. Violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to 500 dollars under local code, plus potential state TCEQ penalties for air quality violations. Grapevine Fire Department responds to reported burning and typically requires immediate extinguishment plus citation. The Gaylord Texan and Grapevine Mills commercial areas follow the same rules; no trash or debris burning is allowed.
Violations & Fines
Class C misdemeanor; up to 500 dollars per day. State TCEQ penalties can add for air quality violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I burn leaves in my Grapevine backyard?
Can I have a bonfire for a family event?
What do I do with construction debris?
Sources & Official References
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