As the weather warms up & people start gathering again around their homes, please remember these regulations in place for the city of Columbus around “open burning” ala backyard fire pits.
In the City of Columbus, fire pits will be allowed with the following stipulations:
- Must be a commercial fire pit with a screen top or a chiminea, like those that can be purchased at Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc.
- Build your own fire pits may be used but must meet the same qualifications as the commercial fire pit.
- Use only clean, seasoned firewood or equivalent.
- Recommend a water source and/or fire extinguisher located near and readily available for immediate use.
- Must be supervised at all times. Be certain that the fire is completely extinguished before leaving it unattended.
- Fire must be contained within the appliance, with no part of the flames extending outside the appliance or screen.
- No less than ten (10) feet from any combustible structure (house, fence, shed, etc). Apartment Buildings may require twenty five (25) feet.
- Fire Pits cannot be used during “Air Quality Alert” days.
- Any other “Open Burning” (trash, brush, etc) must be approved by the Division of Fire, Fire Prevention Bureau and must have a permit.
Link to the city page with these same rules: Columbus – Open Burning Guidelines
