FAQ's
A: Place your fire pit at a safe distance (10-25 feet) from any flammable structures or surfaces. This includes your house, trees, shed, vehicle, neighbors' property, and wood deck, among other things. Keep your fire pit away from overhanging branches. A 21-foot clearance is standard for most municipalities
A: But you probably aren't looking to do a lot of arithmetic. The short answer is that the typical 50,000 Btu firepit will burn for about seven hours on a 20-pound cylinder. For perspective, the same amount of propane will get you about 18 to 20 hours of grilling time.
A: When placing your gas fire pit, our clearance to combustibles is as follows: 2 feet from the edge of burner. 8 inches below the burner. 6 feet above the burner.
A: You can absolutely have a natural gas or propane fire pit under a covered patio if the overhead height of the ceiling meets CSA requirements for distance from appliance. This is usually 80 inches. Check your appliance manual for required distances.
A: The minimum distance from any source of ignition is 10 feet. The minimum distance from a property line is 10 feet.
A: A good rule of thumb is to have the above-ground fire pit height at 12 – 14 inches tall – around a few inches shorter than standard patio seating height. Anything taller will prevent you from enjoying the fire. If you plan to sit on the edge of the pit, 18 – 20 inches tall would be sufficient.
A: First things first, let's address the burning question: do fire pits actually get hot underneath? In short, yes. The heat from both wood burning fire pits and a gas fire pit can be significant and it's especially important to manage this heat properly to avoid damage to your deck, patio, or lawn.
A: If you have 100,000 BTU available from your gas source for your fire pit, and the fire pit is 20 feet from the gas source, you would need a 3/4″ diameter hard pipe. If the same fire pit is 100 feet from the gas source then you would need a 1″ diameter pipe. The 3/4″ pipe over 100 feet would only deliver 68,000 BTUs!
A: A level surface provides the propane tank with the support and stability it needs to function properly.
A: A gas or propane fire pit is safe on combustible decks because it does not produce sparks and directs the heat upward and outward instead of down into the deck. Choose a model specifically designed for use on a deck, and an NFI Certified professional to install the fire pit.