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Find the Right Spot - 10 feet Away from all Combustibles
Locate of install your pit on a level surface made of stone, concrete or brick that’s at least 10 feet away form your house, trees, fence, overhead wires or anything combustible.
Use Good Fuel
Always burn clean, dry, unpainted and untreated wood that was cut at least six months earlier. To prevent sparks from flying, use a spark arrester if available and make sure logs are no longer than three-quarters of the pit’s diameter.
Start the Flames Safely & Slowly
Avoid windy conditions that can blow embers. Start a small fire and slowly build until you’re able to add a log or two. Never use lighter fluid, gasoline or kerosene to light a fire. Open fires should be supervised by a person 18 years or older and must always be kept under control.
Snuff out Flames & Monitor
The best way to extinguish a fire is to spread the ashes out and let them cool down for a bit. Then take a container of water and gently pour it over the ashes and monitor the pit as flare ups can happen. Keep a bucket of sand or a garden hose nearby in case things get too hot to handle. If a fire escapes the fire pit, call 911 immediately.
Before purchasing or installing a fire pit, fire bowl, chiminea, fireplace or other outdoor receptacle, check with your community for by-law requirements for approved use.