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As far as the City of Columbus is
concerned, fire pits will be allowed with the following
stipulations:
* Must be a commercial fire pit with a screen top or a
chimera, like those that can be purchased at Lowe’s, Home
Depot, etc.
* 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 can not 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.
** If there are ANY complaints from neighbors, immediate
extinguishment must be done. Complaints might include, but
are not limited to, smoke drifting into their house, embers
drifting to their property and/or fire getting out of
control.
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