My family recently got one, and we want to know if we can use it. We have plenty of space, But i once heard it was not legal in some parts of Massachusetts.
While I find it unusual that one can’t have an outdoor firepit of any kind, your best bet is to call your local county offices or fire department to find out what the regs are. It would be unfortunate that in such a great place as Wellfleet you couldn’t take advantage of having an outdoor fireplace but rules are rules. We love Wellfleet and have vacationed there from time to time. You picked a great location to settle.
Is it legal to use an outdoor fireplace in Wellfleet MA?
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August 17th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Nothing like an open fire on the beach!
I’m in Mass, and you’re right some towns don’t allow open fires even if "contained" in a chimenia, fire pit, etc.
Your best bet would be to call the fire dept. on their non-emergency line and ask them.
Some towns’ will allow it if you have a working hose on hand that reaches the fire location.
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August 17th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
While I find it unusual that one can’t have an outdoor firepit of any kind, your best bet is to call your local county offices or fire department to find out what the regs are. It would be unfortunate that in such a great place as Wellfleet you couldn’t take advantage of having an outdoor fireplace but rules are rules. We love Wellfleet and have vacationed there from time to time. You picked a great location to settle.
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