Ohio Fire Code
State fire code
Ohio EPA (state) / no metro curtailment
Air quality authority
No regional program
Curtailment program
2017 OFC
IFC adoption

Overview

Ohio has no regional air quality curtailment program for residential wood burning. The Ohio Fire Code (based on IFC) governs fire features at the state level with local enforcement. Building permits for permanent features are required locally. Open burning ordinances vary by city — Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati all have specific open-burning rules.

City Guides in Ohio

columbus-oh.html
No curtailment · Franklin County
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No curtailment · Cuyahoga County
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Disclaimer: This page is for general informational purposes only. Rules vary by city and county. Always verify with local authorities before constructing or operating any fire feature.