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Rules for Outdoor Fireplaces

chimnea The definition of an Outdoor Fireplace refers to a single opening moveable outdoor fireplace with a wire mesh and a cover. Chiminea: design with a stack or chimney to draft air into a fire and smoke to be drawn out the top of the stack.

Before purchasing a chiminea or outdoor fireplace, there are many factors to consider. Keep in mind that you are buying a “fire place” and the safety for your family, property, and possibly your neighbors will depend on it.

Residents are to keep the following in mind when purchasing and burning in a fireplace:

No open fires (torches) or fire pits are allowed.
Fireplaces must be attended to at ALL TIMES.
Fires in a fireplace must be put out when no one is near the fireplace to attend to it.
Be aware that it may tip over by accident, by an animal running/brushing into it, or a child, etc. thus creating a fire situation.
Fireplaces will burn the grass underneath it. Patio bricks may be placed under and around by filling out an alteration/restoration form at the Housing Office. They must be removed upon termination of quarters and the ground restored to its original grassy condition.
Fireplace should be a safe distance away from any structure (15 feet) to avoid sparks flying and destroying anything in its path. Keep in mind sparks go upward as well as outward!
A water hose should be nearby in the case of any mishap.

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Last Modified 1/26/2012