Backyard Fire Pits

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I want to build a fire pit in the back yard. I’m in Omaha, Ne, in city limits. If anyone can tell me the general regulations (such as depth, and width allowed), please tell me or refer me to a specific website with the regulations. Thank you.

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I’m throwing my freind a party on saturday, but im afraid its gonna get too cold so i want to make a fire pit or something…in the back yard.
how can i make a simple onee??? jus to keep all da peeps warm?????

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How could I build a fire pit with out spending any money?

I can get rocks from this creek like thing in my back yard and use the as the pit wall. Is there anything else i should do besides digging a hole and putting rocks around?

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I installed a flagstone fire pit in my back yard but the flagstone cracks under high temperatures is there any way to heat treat it so it wont crack?

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Where can I read about the city law for building fires in my back yard? I was wondering if there are any fire-pit regulations or instructions… like, does the flame need to stay under a certain height (small fire vs. bon fire)? Does it have to be surrounded by a circle of rocks? Please let me know of any laws or fines about this! Thanks!

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Before you delve into my text wall, if you have no idea what it could cost based on my info, but know a good place to ask (landscaping website or other source), then just posting that as an answer is helpful too!

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My parents have bought a new-built home, and there is no yard and fencing. My dad is the type to look for the cheapest option for a yard, as long as he has a place to grill. My mom wants an Asia-themed garden, with Feng Shui and Zen elements. Since I’m in school for design (not landscaping design, but… doesn’t make much of a difference to my parents), they asked me to put together a concept for the back yard.

I threw something together in Sketchup:

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The house faces north. I have the back elevated section with a retaining wall because the surrounding properties and part of our southwest corner are about that height, the same height of our basement that is visible above ground; this would be level with the first floor. The hardscaping and steps could be concrete – doesn’t have to be too fancy. The retaining wall as well can be simple cinderblock; we can stucco that later. The green area around that with the plants, and at the side of the garage could be gravel/pebbles or a groundcover such as moss – I’m leaning more towards pebbles because moss likely wouldn’t do well in our climate unless we maintain it well (hadiness zone 6/7, extremely dry and hot summers). The plants along the retaining wall I plan to be blue rug juniper, and the tree a Japanese maple. At the side of the house, by the garage, we’d like bamboo. There will be other plants, but the maple, bamboo and juniper are the only specific plants we’re looking at. The whole rest of the back yard would be sod (back yard on east side stops at the corner of the south wall). Other elements, such as the pergola, fire pit, furniture etc would come later and are not considered in part of the cost at the moment.

As far as dimensions, the height of the retaining wall would be 3 ft. The distance from the south wall (kitchen wall, w/ back door) to the fence is 40 ft; the south wall that sticks out extends 4 ft. The length from the west fence to the east fence (to corner of house) would be 60ft. The dimensions of the elevated section specifically would be 40′ north to south, 45′ east to west.

I realize the 3D model is a little off on proportions but it’s just for a visual to get the general idea of the design.
Forgot to add location to help decipher costs! We’re in Utah County, Utah, closer to the lake. Lehi/Saratoga Springs/American Fork area.

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About 30 inches across, about 17in off the ground, for the back yard. I ought one but someone told me they are illegal to use in the city.

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I was thinking of building a fire pit in my back yard – but am not really sure what to do. Can you give me some advice?

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trying to build a fire pit in my back yard how can i get started.

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I bought a metal fire pit from walmart here in fresno, ca. A friend of mine was telling me that they are not legal to use. Does anyone know for sure?
I live in a house in the city limits. Will be in the back yard on a brick slab

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