TL;DR
Fire pit clearance is the set of minimum distances a fire feature must keep from structures, property lines, fences, and overhanging branches — commonly 10 to 25 feet for wood-burning pits under local fire codes, with smaller setbacks often allowed for listed gas units. Patio designers verify the rules before placing a pit, since overhead clearance to limbs and covers matters as much as horizontal distance.
What it means
Fire pit clearance is the set of minimum distances a fire feature must keep from structures, property lines, fences, and overhanging branches — commonly 10 to 25 feet for wood-burning pits under local fire codes, with smaller setbacks often allowed for listed gas units. Patio designers verify the rules before placing a pit, since overhead clearance to limbs and covers matters as much as horizontal distance. Many municipalities also restrict pit size, fuel type, and burning days, all enforceable by the fire marshal.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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