Fire Regulations in Alaska (2026)
12 rules on the books across Alaska, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Rules for fire pits, chimineas, and recreational backyard fires, setback distances from structures, size and fuel limits, attendance requirements, and burn-ban days.
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Significant RestrictionsOutside the cities, a fire pit within 50 feet of the Kenai River or other cataloged salmon water is only allowed as a…
Read full rule →Anchorage
Few RestrictionsAnchorage's Clean Air Ordinance exempts fires built for pleasure, cooking, or social purposes from its open-burning…
Read full rule →Fireworks
Which types of consumer fireworks are legal, when they can be used, and the fines for setting off illegal fireworks.
Alaska: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsAlaska regulates fireworks under AS 18.72 through the State Fire Marshal. Endorsed vendors may sell salable consumer…
Read full rule →Anchorage
Heavy RestrictionsSelling, possessing, or using explosive fireworks or fused stench bombs is illegal in Anchorage without a permit from…
Read full rule →Kenai Peninsula Borough
Heavy RestrictionsUsing or selling fireworks is forbidden throughout the unincorporated Kenai Peninsula Borough, outside the cities of…
Read full rule →Matanuska Susitna Borough
Significant RestrictionsSelling or using fireworks anywhere in the borough outside Wasilla, Palmer, and Houston is banned year-round under MSB…
Read full rule →Outdoor Burning
Rules for open flames outdoors including bonfires, yard waste burning, and cooking fires. Some cities ban all outdoor burning year-round.
Alaska: statewide
StatewideHeavy RestrictionsAlaska Division of Forestry requires a state burn permit for most open burning between April 1 and August 31, with…
Read full rule →Anchorage
Significant RestrictionsOpen burning is banned across Anchorage under AMC 15.30.080 except in listed categories: cooking, ceremonial, and…
Read full rule →Matanuska Susitna Borough
Some RestrictionsOpen burning is allowed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, but materials that give off black smoke or odors, such as…
Read full rule →Wildfire Zones
Special building and landscaping requirements for properties located in designated wildfire hazard areas or fire severity zones.
Smoke Detectors
Requirements for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in homes, including how many you need and where they must be installed.
Propane Storage
Limits on size and location of residential propane tanks, including setback distances from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources.