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What did you find out about fire pits ? My neighbors have one and I covet my neighbor's thingy.

Unfortuantely I haven't been able to find much. I need to do some more searching. However, I did find some information from another state, whose code stipulated that a pit needs to be at least 15 feet from any combustable source (buildings, trees, etc). I know that grills generally need to be 10 feet away from a structure, making balcony grills in apartments a thing of the past, but I wasn't sure about a permanent spot on a property.

It's very strange, but when ever I search the web for anything remotely related to ordinances and regulations in Indiana, I always find more information from other states than our own. :/

Heh. I just realized that you said "I covet my neighbors thingy". :D

Here's the city's code, hope this link works:

http://library7.municode.com/gateway.dll/in/indiana/824/1041/1048?f=templates$fn=document-frameset.htm$q=fire$x=Simple#LPHit1

Doesn't mention firepits though it does start out with:

The open burning of wood products which does not create a nuisance or a fire hazard and which is attended by a responsible person at all times until completely extinguished is allowed for the following purposes:

(1) Ceremonial fires and bonfires. A bonfire in connection with a religious ceremony, school pep rallies, scouting activities and similar purposes.

(2) Camp fires and fires for cookouts.

(3) Fire for personal comfort:
a. Fires required for personal comfort;
b. A bonfire in connection with recreational activities including, but not limited to, sledding and ice skating.

Because I always think of setting up a bonfire when I'm ice skating. Right there in the middle of the lake, where it can keep me warm while I'm skating around.

"A bonfire in connection with recreational activities including, but not limited to, sledding and ice skating."

Sorry, that just struck me as funny.

Wow - thanks for the link Smokey! Now why cna't IndyGov have something like that?

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