Fire Pit Regulations in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Per Arlington Heights Fire Department:
- Permit required before any open fire.
- Location: ≥25 ft from structures/combustibles; ≥15 ft from overhead wires/tree limbs.
- Size: Max 30" diameter, 24" height; contained in metal/stone.
- Fuel: Only wood, charcoal, solid fuel; no flammable liquids.
- Supervision: Constant adult attendance.
- Extinguishing: Fully out before leaving.
- Hours: 6 AM–10 PM; extinguished by 11 PM.
- Prohibited areas: Parks, parkways, public property, within 100 ft of public roadways.