Austin |
Building Criteria Manual |
Section 14. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (PARD) |
Appendix 14.1.0. PARK USE RULES |
§ 14.1.21. Fires, Firewood and Fireworks
(A)
A person may not light, build, or maintain a fire in a park, except in a device provided, maintained, and designated for that purpose, or as authorized by PARD.
(B)
A portable camp stove or portable barbecue grill of metal construction may be used in a designated campsite or picnic area.
(C)
A campfire is allowed only in an approved location and under conditions prescribed by the director or park supervisor. A campfire must be attended at all times by an adult until fully extinguished.
(D)
During a period of extreme fire hazard, the director may prohibit or restrict fires in designated areas.
(E)
A person may not cut, gather, or collect wood or other combustible material at a park, for use as firewood or fuel, except for material designated for this purpose by PARD.
(F)
A person may not possess or use of any kind of firework in a park, except by permit.
Source: Rule No. R0161-14.25, 11-19-14 .