Fire Pits, Campfires, and Outdoor Fireplaces

fire pit

FIRE DISTRICT 3 does not regulate:

The use of small fire pits, fire tables, outdoor fireplaces, barbecue pits, campfires, and similar activities provided that they are burning clean dry firewood, propane, natural gas, charcoal or similar fuels AND the fire is confined by a noncombustible barrier (such as a metal fire ring, masonry or stone enclosure, a hole in bare earth, etc.) A burn permit is not required for small fire pits, fire tables, outdoor fireplaces, or similar. 


If there is no confinement, such as an open stack of firewood on the ground, it would be considered a:

1) Recreational Fire - if less than 3'x2'. These are fires that are not confined within an enclosure (pit, metal ring, fireplace, etc.). These shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material. Conditions that would cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

2) Bonfire - These are unenclosed recreational fires that exceed 3 feet in diameter x 2 feet in height. These shall not be conducted within 50 feet of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. A Special Burn Permit from Fire District 3 is required for this type of fire. 

Both recreational fires and bonfires shall be constantly attended to until the fire is extinguished. Not fewer than one (1) portable fire extinguisher complying with Oregon Fire Code section 906, with a minimum 4-A rating, or other approved fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose, or water truck shall be available for immediate utilization. 

NOTE:

Burning of leaves, branches, and other yard debris, or agricultural waste, is NOT exempt from outdoor burning rules, even if it is burned within an approved fire pit or similar appliance. Burning such material is considered Open Burning, and you must follow the OPEN BURNING RULES