Nighttime photograph of an intense house fire with large flames erupting from the roof and heavy smoke billowing across the scene. Several firefighters are positioned around the structure, with ladders set against the building and fire hoses running across the yard and sidewalk. Emergency vehicle lights illuminate the foreground, while neighboring houses and bare tree branches frame the fire.

Recreational Fire and Grill Regulations

Recreational Fires

There is no burning allowed within the city limits of Blue Springs or Grain Valley unless the fire qualifies as a recreational fire, fitting the following criteria:

  • No bigger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height
  • Cannot burn rubbish, trash, leaves, etc.
  • The material burning must be material that would normally be burned in a fireplace
  • Must be contained to a chimney, portable fire place or man-made fire pit
  • Must be at least 15 feet away from any structure or combustible material

Grills

  • Grills cannot be used on balconies of multi-family residences.  This includes motels and hotels unless the balconies have a sprinkler system
  • Grills must be placed on the ground floor, at least 15 feet away from the multi-family residence
  • Electric grills such as a George Foreman grill, are allowed, as are electric smokers