05/30/2026
Recreational fires are permitted only with prior approval of the police department, which approval shall be given only upon compliance with the following:
(1)Any recreational fire shall be confined to a fire pit, ring or other wood burning device which shall be located not less than 20 feet from any dwelling, building, public or private utility pole, or any other combustible structure (ex. wood fencing).
(2)No fire pit, fire ring, or other wood burning device or location shall be greater than 36 inches in diameter.
(3)A fire prevention or management device, such as a charged garden hose or fire extinguisher, shall be immediately available during the entire time that a recreational fire is burning.
(4)Flame height shall not exceed 36 inches above the bottom of any fire pit or other device, or ground level, which ever is lower.
(5)No recreational fire shall be permitted during severe weather condition, such as high wind, or very dry conditions.
(6)No recreational fire shall be permitted which produces smoke, which drifts onto adjacent property.
(7)Every recreational fire shall be completely extinguished.
(8)No recreational fire shall be permitted unless an owner or occupant, of at least 21 years of age, of the premises upon which the fire is kindled shall be present at all times.
At no time shall leaves, trash, brush, garbage, construction materials, or anything other than firewood be burned in a recreational fire pit.
To schedule an inspection for an approved recreational fire pit, contact the St. Louis Police Department during business hours (M-F 8a-4p) at (989) 681-5285
