Fire Regulations in Montana (2026)
10 rules on the books across Montana, 2 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.
Yellowstone County
Some RestrictionsSmall recreational backyard fires are allowed without a permit in Yellowstone County if the fire pit is 48 inches or…
Read full rule →Billings
Light RestrictionsBillings doesn't require a permit for recreational fires or portable outdoor fireplaces, but the fire code official can…
Read full rule →Fireworks
Which types of consumer fireworks are legal, when they can be used, and the fines for setting off illegal fireworks.
Montana: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsMontana permits consumer fireworks, sold at retail only June 24-July 5 and December 29-31 under MCA 50-37-106…
Read full rule →Billings
Heavy RestrictionsBillings bans possessing, selling, or setting off fireworks citywide except at a fire marshal-permitted supervised…
Read full rule →Brush Clearance
Requirements to clear dry vegetation around your property for wildfire prevention, including deadlines and the distance you need to maintain.
Outdoor Burning
Rules for open flames outdoors including bonfires, yard waste burning, and cooking fires. Some cities ban all outdoor burning year-round.
Billings
Some RestrictionsBillings requires a fire code official permit before any agricultural, rural, or government open burning, and can order…
Read full rule →Yellowstone County
Some RestrictionsOpen burning of natural vegetation is allowed year-round in Yellowstone County but requires a burn permit from County…
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.