fire pit

The topic was a fire pit, not a BBQ, etc. Just suggesting they check first, that's all. Sorry you haven't heard of such regs, but that's what I deal with here. I don't make 'em, just let folks know about 'em. All falls back to "Authority Having Jurisdiction"... :) ST

loggenrock wrote:
Please do yourself a favor and check with the local fire department FIRST! I get a LOT of disappointed customers, if you will, who spend the $$$ and then come in for an outside fire permit (yes, required for chiminea's/ etc.) - only to discover here in NH they are not allowed within 25' of any structure (which means sitting one on your deck is a no-no...). Obviously other states will have differing regulations. ST

Never heard of such a thing.

While a wood fire would be insane on a wooden deck(my opinion) there are lots of propane or natural gas fire pits with approved for use on decks and patios stickers affixed to them. OSH, LOWES, HOME DEPOT all carry them as do most RV supply stores.

We go 2 ways on this one. We have a propane fire on the deck which works real well since the deck is covered on top. We can sit out even if raining or snowing and still have a nice experience. We also have a wood burning fireplace out on the patio at the rear of our yard. Both work great and weather is never a factor this way. We love our evening fires so and do so all year long.

loggenrock wrote:
Please do yourself a favor and check with the local fire department FIRST! I get a LOT of disappointed customers, if you will, who spend the $$$ and then come in for an outside fire permit (yes, required for chiminea's/ etc.) - only to discover here in NH they are not allowed within 25' of any structure (which means sitting one on your deck is a no-no...). Obviously other states will have differing regulations. ST

Most jurisdictions with (fire safety related) outside burning permit requirements do not apply such regs to enclosed non-combustible units with a chimney and spark arrestor. (Or to barbecues, weirdly).

Here's what Milford, New Hampshire says on that subject:

Milford wrote:
WHAT KIND OF BURNING REQUIRES A PERMIT?
A permit is required for all outside burning except when the ground is covered with snow. Outside burning is any kind that is not completely contained within a non-combustible enclosure containing a flue with a spark arrestor. Charcoal or gas fire grills, cooking appliances, etc. are not required to have an outdoor burning permit.

Source

A chimenea would likely be subject to such restrictions, but the steel fireplace I put up earlier would not; nor would it be subject to any clearances in excess of those from combustible surfaces in any other location.

Please do yourself a favor and check with the local fire department FIRST! I get a LOT of disappointed customers, if you will, who spend the $$$ and then come in for an outside fire permit (yes, required for chiminea's/ etc.) - only to discover here in NH they are not allowed within 25' of any structure (which means sitting one on your deck is a no-no...). Obviously other states will have differing regulations. ST

IAMICHABOD wrote:
I like a Chiminea

Ditto.

can't help you with suggestions for a wood fire but with one fueled by propane, we have been using a Campfire In A Can Portable Propane Outdoor Fire Pit Patio Heater for almost 10 years and have been well pleased with it

Jim

I like a Chiminea

Just use the wood deck, make a great fire pit, once!

We had one of these on our wood deck for years. Loved it- gave off a lot of heat and really extended the settin' season here in the cool-evenings Northwest. Had it set on a fireproof metal pad like those used for barbecues. The chimney was a great asset since it directed smoke up and away.

It finally rusted away. Dunno why we never replaced it....hmmmm....