WARNING! – Outdoor fire regulations in AA County

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Anne Arundel county follows standard NFPA 1 rules, with modifications noted in red. The written code is in black, our amendments are in Red. If this fire is under trees, that does not meet the current code for clearance.

10.10.4 Open Fires.

10.10.4.1 Permitted open fires shall be located not less than 50 ft (15 m) from any structure.

10.10.4.2 Burning hours shall be prescribed by the AHJ.

10.10.4.3 Recreational fires shall not be located within 25 ft (7.6 m) of a structure or combustible material unless contained in an approved manner. (Amended this to 15 Ft)

10.10.4.4 Conditions that could cause a fire to spread to within 25 ft (7.6 m) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

10.10.5 Fire Attendant.

10.10.5.1 Open, recreational, and cooking fires shall be constantly attended by a competent person until such fire is extinguished.

10.10.5.2 This person shall have a garden hose connected to the water supply or other fire-extinguishing equipment readily available for use.

If you have any questions please contact:
John T. Lane, CFPS
Division Chief
Fire Marshal
Anne Arundel County Fire Department
Office: 410-222-7885
[email protected]

Patricia Lynch
BCC Board