Is a smokeless fire pit considered an open fire?

Yes, a smokeless fire pit is generally considered an open fire. The dual-wall airflow system reduces smoke output dramatically, but it doesn't change how fire codes and campground regulations classify the pit — it's still an exposed wood-burning flame.

Most local ordinances, HOA rules, and campground policies define an open fire by the presence of an exposed flame, not by smoke volume. A smokeless fire pit — including Panovue's 19.5" and 22" double-wall stainless models — burns real wood with a visible flame, which meets that definition in virtually every jurisdiction. Always check local burn regulations before lighting any wood-burning pit, regardless of how it's marketed.

• Smokeless fire pits reduce smoke via secondary combustion but still produce an exposed wood flame.
• Panovue's smokeless models reach low-smoke performance roughly 10–15 minutes after ignition, not from the first match.
• Most campground and municipal fire codes classify any exposed wood-burning flame as an open fire.
• Panovue's 19.5" smokeless model weighs 20.7 lbs — portable, but still subject to open-fire restrictions at many sites.