Question about Fire Pits

[Guest FiddleDog]

I've got a random question, but does anyone here know where I can find the laws regarding having a fire pit or outdoor fireplace within Nashville city limits?

[kb4ns]

You can search the Metro ordinances here: Municode - Search

If they're anything like Memphis, a fire contained in a pit is ok, AFAIK. My wife wanted a fire pit and I searched for hours and couldn't find anything prohibiting it in Memphis.

[MudBugjr]

I think as long as its in a fire pit your good to go. Don't think you can if you live in an apartment though.

[Chief07]

You can't have stump burning parties over there?

[Punisher84]

I'm building one this weekend. I live in a residential area, but I'm in the county and our ordinance permits it. Like others have said I think a fire pit is fine. Not much difference than a grill if you really think about it.

[LagerHead]

I think as long as its in a fire pit your good to go. Don't think you can if you live in an apartment though.

Yea, they frown on building fires in apartments. Go figure.

[Angus]

You can also check with one of the local Fire Departments, is what I did. It was quick and easy, dudes where very cool. Just don't catch em while they are running out the door or at meal time!

[Guest Moody]

I'm not in Davidson (but in Williamson, Franklin to be exact), and have a firepit that I built... typical circular deal with heavy stone, and a gravel/stone bottom to keep anything from spreading unintentionally. As far as ordinances, etc. - if it's a decent pit, bought, or built, you shouldn't have a problem. I burn stuff all of the time (cardboard, etc. and some other silly things) that could possibly be a problem, but no one has ever complained (no, I don't burn tires... )

[wareagle]

I lived in franklin a few years ago. Fire dept recommended keeping some marshmallows by the fire pit. Apparently, cooking of meals precludes HOA and local ordinance issues.