Grapevine, TX Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)

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.