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How to make a safe fire pit?
By admin | August 13, 2008
kimekreations asked:
I'd like to know how to make a safe fire pit for our backyard - it'd be used for the usual smore consumption and hot dog on a stick ...
I'd like to know how to make a safe fire pit for our backyard - it'd be used for the usual smore consumption and hot dog on a stick ...
does it have to be round?
what are the best stones etc to use?
what do I use to line the pit with?
Thank you for any suggestions!
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6 Responses to “How to make a safe fire pit?”
August 16th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
i used an old tire rim for my fire pit, then put limestone rocks around it and hid the top of the rim
August 18th, 2008 at 5:00 am
just dig a 6 inch hole in the ground, about 2-3 feet wide
August 18th, 2008 at 10:36 am
building your own is kinda cool. but you need to check with your local fire dept some have strict rules about what is needed to be safe… having a hose there is a good way to start most fires get out of control cause the water supply was forgotten….
August 21st, 2008 at 1:56 am
Limestone can crack under heat - be careful. Most gardening places that have landscaping stone can help you with what type of stone to use.
Depth - After lining with stone you want around 6″-8″ - but you really don’t want DEPTH - build UP the ring to make a slight grade this will help keep people from falling in. The stones should be high enough around the edge to make it look good AND be a visual guide .
Width - I’d advise at least 3′ across. If you are going to be making small fires for dogs and smores, that should do it - the real point isn’t fire, but to get a nice bed of coals. It can be about any size you want, but you want at least a foot from the sides to the actual fire for safety.
Check with the local fire dept like the other poster suggested. You need clearance overhead form any branches, bushes, wires etc. Take into account wind - You want to have a nice clear view of the sky… not only does this help prevent sparks form igniting things when they fly up, but it’s great to sit around a fire and look at the stars!
Good luck.
August 23rd, 2008 at 4:19 am
playing with fire is not safe any ways but if you want to make it safe you would have to remove all stuff that catces on fire away from the fire make sure the sparks wont jump out can catch on fire so i suggest the best way to have a bbq is on concreat
August 25th, 2008 at 6:57 am
it doesn’t have to be round. It could be square or rectangle, what every you like.
we have used bricks or river rocks to line out our pits.
just make it big enough that everyone can pull up a chair and sit around for cozy communication. Great family time!!!