[SukiChu]

In trying to figure out what to take and what to leave....we have a new portable steel firepit that hasn't even been out of the box yet. Are we allowed to have firepits in the backyard? No sense bringing it if we can't use it. Is there anyplace in The Villages where a a group could get together to roast hotdogs etc over an open fire? (You can tell we are from the Midwest!)Thanks!!

[redwitch]

I had a friend who had a brick patio built in the front of her house. Not sure if really legal, but it looks so pretty I think the neighbors and Community Watch don't mind. It has lanai furniture and a fire pit. Neighbors are there constantly to chat, munch and, yes, make smores. She also has a another fire pit on her lanai where they do roast hot dogs, etc. Not sure about putting it on directly on the lawn. Think it would be safer and less of a fire hazard on concrete or bricks.

[NotGolfer]

I've seen them in folk's lanai's or on patios (never in front---I don't think) but have yet to see anyone actually using theirs! Guess you could bring it then decide what you want to do! Think you might also have to check with fire codes here etc. When it's the dry season, probably wouldn't want to have it going.

[billethkid]

many, many folks have the fire "pits" in their outdoor area (bird cage and or under roof area. Some are wood burning and I think more are the propane fueled ones.

Bring it.

btk

[SukiChu]

Thanks for the replies! I think we will bring it. Had not thought about having a "patio" in the front of the house. That is a very interesting idea - and one we might use since we won't have much room in the back. Guess we will have to pack all our firewood as well. I knew you all would have the answer. Thanks again.

[asianthree]

have a small one on our patio use it alot bring it

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by billethkid

many, many folks have the fire "pits" in their outdoor area (bird cage and or under roof area. Some are wood burning and I think more are the propane fueled ones.

Bring it.

btk

Don't the hot ashes that may float up in the air from a wood burning pit, burn the screen??

[jimbo2012]

Great point!

[redwitch]

I'd be hesitant about a wood-burning firepit. Central Florida is very windy and, it seems to me, the sparks would make things risky. All of the firepits I've seen here are propane.

[cquick]

We are going to have a propane one either on the patio in back under the screen, or outside but I wouldn't use a woodburning one because of the disposal of the ashes......maybe someone else has some ideas on that.

[1978tbird]

It seems that fire "pits" are allowed in TV but how much do you really need it? A lot of the seniors living here have respiratory problems that smoke aggravates so be prepared for some irate neighbors and maybe a visit from your local fire company . Then, as mentioned in previous posts, there is the wind factor.

[jimbo2012]

What about a charcoal pit fire?

[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by 1978tbird

It seems that fire "pits" are allowed in TV but how much do you really need it? A lot of the seniors living here have respiratory problems that smoke aggravates so be prepared for some irate neighbors and maybe a visit from your local fire company . Then, as mentioned in previous posts, there is the wind factor.

I would think that smoke from burning wood would be a problem for neighbors around the house with the fire pit. When you have a cool night and you would want to keep your windows open, it would not be fun to smell burining wood or roasting hot dogs.

[redwitch]

I'd say the same risks would apply to charcoal as wood -- sparks from wind put homes at risk, especially with the little rains we have had (barring this week).

[SukiChu]

Thanks to all for answering. I had not thought about the smoke bothering others. Right now, there isn't anything to catch fire on our lot (bare), but with the dry seasons in Florida burning wood could create a risk to our property and others) ,that could be a risk. We will have to rethink whether we want to bring it. It is not propane.