Fire Pit Rules by City (2026)

Fewest Restrictions

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   Billings, MTSafe distance from combustibles

   Billings allows recreational backyard fire pits, chimineas, and patio fireplaces fueled by clean wood under BMC Chapter 15, provided the fire is contained, attended, and kept a safe distance from structures, fences, and combustible vegetation.

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   Indianapolis, IN

   Campfires, patio fire pits, and chimineas are permitted in Marion County as personal comfort fires, provided they do not create a nuisance. Prohibited materials (garbage, plastics) may not be burned in any fire pit.

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   Fair Lawn, NJAway from structures required

   Fair Lawn restricts open recreational fires under the borough fire prevention chapter. Residents may use small recreational fire pits only when contained, attended, and burning clean wood, with adequate distance from structures and combustibles to prevent fire spread.

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   Martin County, FL25 ft from structures/combustibles

   Recreational fires — campfires, bonfires, and backyard fire pits — are allowed in Martin County without a county permit, but must be no larger than 3 feet in diameter, limited to 1 cubic yard of burnable material, and located at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material (per Martin County Fire Rescue Open Burn Guidelines and NFPA 1).

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   Spanish Fork, UTNatural firewood or commercial logs only

   Recreational fire pits are allowed in Spanish Fork under International Fire Code standards. Below-ground pits must be at least 4 inches deep, surrounded by non-combustible material, no more than 3 feet in diameter, and the fire pile no taller than 2 feet.

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   Davidson County, TN15 ft minimum from dwelling; 25 ft recommended

   Portable fireplaces and fire pits are permitted at single- and two-family homes throughout Davidson County. Requirements include non-combustible construction, 15-foot setback from structures, solid fuel only, and constant attendance. Apartment/condo residents may not use them on decks.

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   Decatur, GANo for small recreational fires

   Backyard fire pits and recreational fires are generally permitted in Decatur for residential use. Fires must be contained in a non-combustible fire pit or chiminea, kept small, and attended at all times. Georgia Forestry Commission burn permit not required for recreational campfires.

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   Severna Park, MD1 cubic yard clean natural wood

   Backyard fire pits are allowed in Severna Park under Anne Arundel County regulations without a license. Recreational fires must use 1 cubic yard or less of clean, natural wood. Trash, tires, treated lumber, and roofing material are prohibited. Cooking fires are also allowed without a license.

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   Glen Burnie, MD1 cubic yard clean natural wood

   Backyard fire pits are allowed in Glen Burnie under Anne Arundel County regulations without a license. Recreational fires must be limited to 1 cubic yard or less of clean, natural wood. Household trash, tires, treated lumber, and roofing material may not be burned.

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    Dallas County, TX

    Dallas County Fire Code applies only to commercial/public/4+ unit buildings — NOT single-family homes (TX LGC Ch. 233). Recreational fires in contained fire pits on residential property are largely unregulated. TCEQ outdoor burning rules may apply depending on fire size.