What can a person legally burn within the City of Fayetteville?
The following are some examples of legal applications of outdoor fires as allowed by City of Fayetteville Ordinance Section 11-11 and the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code:
Recreational Fires:Recreational fires are defined by the North Carolina Fire Prevention Codes as fires 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes.Recreational fires are NOT considered open burning and do NOT require a fire code permit.
Should be at least 25’ away from structures of combustible materials.
Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25’ of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
Shall not be used to burn rubbish, yard waste, or burn material in an incinerator.
Portable Outdoor Fireplaces/Fire Pits:Portable outdoor fireplaces/fire pits are defined by the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code as a portable, outdoor, solid-fuel-burning fireplace that may be constructed of steel, concrete, clay, or other non-combustible materials.A portable outdoor fireplace may be open in design or may be equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney opening in the top.Portable outdoor fireplaces do NOT require a fire code permit.
Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Portable outdoor fireplaces shall not be operated within 15 feet of a commercial structure or combustible material.This distance does not apply to single family dwellings.
Shall not be used to burn rubbish or yard waste.
Stationary Outdoor Fireplaces:Stationary outdoor fireplaces are constructed on-site, permanent in nature, solid-fuel-burning, and may be constructed of stone, brick, concrete, clay, or other non-combustible material.A stationary outdoor fireplace will normally have a hearth, fire box, and chimney/stack.Stationary outdoor fireplaces are NOT considered open burning and do NOT require a fire code permit.
Shall not be used to burn rubbish or yard waste.
Stationary Outdoor Fire Pits:Stationary outdoor fire pits are constructed on-site, permanent in nature, solid-fuel-burning and may be constructed of stone, brick, concrete, metal, or other non-combustible material.The stationary outdoor fire pit may be dug in the ground or above the ground and is designed to contain a fire and prevent it from spreading.Stationary outdoor fire pits are NOT considered open burning and do NOT require a fire code permit.
Stationary outdoor fire pits must be at least 5’ from property lines and shall be 15’ from structures to include decks.
Shall not be used to burn rubbish or yard waste.
Bonfires:Bonfires are defined by the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code as an outdoor fire used for ceremonial purposes.These are typically large fires in conjunction with a planned event such as a school prep rally or holiday event.These fires are often recreational fires that exceed the 3’ diameter and 2’ height limitations.Bonfires ARE considered open burning and ARE required to have a fire code permit.
A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet of a structure or combustible material and conditions, which could cause the fire to spread within 50 feet of a structure, shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
Shall not be used to burn rubbish or yard waste.
A fire engine usually will be requested to stand-by these events.
Open Burning:Any other large fires not listed within this guide (land clearing, etc) is noted as open burning and IS required to have a fire code permit issued before ignition occurs.
Who do I contact if someone is burning illegally?
Please call 911.
Who do I contact if I need a fire inspection?
Call our Community Risk Reduction Division at 910-433-1730.
How can I become a firefighter with the Fayetteville Fire Department?
You have to be 18 years of age to become a firefighter. Questions about becoming a firefighter and what that entails should be directed to the Training Division at 433-1580. To submit an application, contact Human Resource Development at 433-1635.
Where do I pick up a copy of a fire report?
We utilize an online records request platform called NextRequest for fire report requests. Fayetteville NextRequest
When requesting a report, click Make Request at the top left hand corner of the screen, enter pertinent information about the call you are requesting such as address, call type, and date of incident.
Select "Fire Records Request" under department and submit a good email address for us to send the files to you in a timely manner.
Please give us 7-10 business days from the time of the request submission to fill your report.
Thanks!
The fire hydrant is flowing on my street. Who do I call to take care of this?
Contact PWC at 910-223-4715 during normal business hours or 1-877-OUR-PWC1 after hours.
I have moved into the City and my insurance company needs to know how many miles it is to the nearest fire station and where the fire hydrant is located.
The Fayetteville Fire Department's insurance rating is ISO Class 1. Exact mileage from your house to the station can be determined by utilizing Google Maps or another map program. To determine which station responds to your area, click on the Fire Stations link and look for your street on the map.
How do I schedule a visit to a fire station or a safety talk for my group?
Call Community Risk Reduction Division at 910-433-1730. You can also click on the submit an electronic request HERE.
Who do I contact if I have a complaint about the Fire Department or Fire Department Personnel?
Please Contact US and fill out the form on our contact page which is emailed to the Fire Chief.
