Fire pits have been placed in residential communities for the use of residents.
Fire pits located in residential areas must be approved by Housing & Residence life (HRL) and permitted through EHS per university policy. Fire pits in residential areas not approved by HRL and permitted by EHS will be removed and stored at the owner’s expense.
HRL maintains fire pits and insures annual inspection of the units by a licensed plumber certified in gas as well as periodic checks of the units by maintenance staff. In addition, units are assessed for proper operation when fuel canisters are changed. UVA Facilities Management (FM) staff performs annual inspections and canister changes. Documentation is found in the FM work order system and is available upon request.
Outside of approved use, fire pit fuel sources are locked and fire pits are not available for use by the general public. Use of fire pits is managed through resident and/or college staff and is available for resident use through a reservation system only.
Usage Guidelines
- Use is by reservation only.
- Fire pits must be in constant attendance while in use.
- Fire pits must not be moved from the approved location or from the pavers/foundation they sit on.
- User must conduct a visual inspection of the unit to assess the hoses and controls are intact. If there is damage of any kind, do not use the fire pit. Place a UVA Facilities Management work order describing the issue.
- The following activities are prohibited when using a fire pit: cooking (including marshmallows); the addition of fuels such as leaves, sticks, wood, etc.; activities that bring a person within reach of the flames.
- Fire pits may not be used during precipitation events or high winds.
- In case of emergency, call 911.