Get down on the ground with your level to ensure that the surface is ready for the bricks. If you don’t have a tamp, you can just use the bottom of your shovel. Be sure to call 811 before you start digging to ensure there are no utility lines buried under the spot you’ve chosen. Using a large shovel, dig out the grass inside the circle.įor safety purposes, the hole for a fire pit should be about 6-12 inches deep. With the string or twine taut, drag the sharp end of the trowel around in a circle, creating a line in the grass. Cut the string and tie the other end to the handle of a trowel. Typically, a fire pit has a diameter of about 4-5 feet. Tie one end of the string or twine to the stake and measure how wide you want your circle to be. Pick a spot for your fire pit (ensuring that it is located a safe distance from any structures, bushes or trees) and insert a stake in the ground where the center of the pit will be. Now that you have all your supplies and you’ve checked your local fire code, you’re ready to build! 1. Use a layer of firebricks, which have a higher heat resistance, on the inner layer of the fire pit as an extra safety measure. Some home improvement stores even carry bricks specifically designed for fire pits. When purchasing bricks for the fire pit wall, go for something sturdy like retaining wall bricks or concrete pavers.
FIRE PIT BRICKS CODE
This DIY project is easy to complete, and you’ll be making s’mores around the fire in no time.īefore you begin building, consult your local fire code to see if fire pits are allowed in your city and, if so, how far away the fire pit has to be from a structure. Turn your backyard into a cozy camp spot by making your own fire pit.
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