You might want to check with your local fire dept about using your fire pit.. In my area you need a fire permit, even for a little metal pit for s'mores. If I want to use mine on Thursday, I must go in person to the fire house on Wednesday and get a permit which is good for one day only. Or I can get a seasonal permit if I want to use it more often. However, in both cases, either one day or everyday, in addition to needing a permit I must call the fire dept everyday to inquire if I can burn today. Their answer depends on local fire conditions. In either case, there is absolutely no fire allowed before 3 pm. EVER! So if I wanted to make a couple s'mores or a hot dog at noon, nope, not allowed. There are smoke towers with people looking for smoke during the day and if they see any it is reported to the local fire dept and they will come out to my house with a warning or a fine.

We are in a drought situation at the moment, however this law is in effect permanently. Permit needed, daily verbal permission, no fires before 3pm. This doesn't pertain to gas/charcoal grills. Kinda takes the fun out of having a firepit, although I completely understand the reasoning. I'm sure circumstances vary by state.

Denise in NH