Fire Regulations in Hollywood, FL

If you live in Hollywood or are thinking about moving there, fire regulations are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Hollywood has 4 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of fire regulations, and some of them might surprise you.

Propane Storage

Hollywood allows bottled LP-gas use citywide under City Code § 94.076, but only if it is installed, maintained, and used to the American Insurance Association's NBFU No. 58 standard and state fire-marshal and gas-law regulations, all of which the section folds directly into city law.

Key details: Governing section: Hollywood Code § 94.076, Bottled Gas. Incorporated standard: NBFU Pamphlet No. 58. Also incorporated: National Fire Prevention Code LP-gas rules. State overlay: Florida Fire Prevention Code (§ 94.001). Conflict rule: Most stringent standard applies.

Because § 94.076 has no dedicated penalty clause, violations fall under the general Chapter 94 penalty at § 94.999: a fine of up to $500, up to 60 days in jail, or both, for anyone using or installing bottled gas outside the incorporated NBFU 58 and state fire-marshal standards. The Fire Department and Bureau of Fire Prevention enforce the section, and because the Florida Fire Prevention Code is separately adopted as city law under § 94.001, an inspector can cite either ordinance for the same defective LP-gas installation.

The rules around propane storage in Hollywood lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

Outdoor Burning

Hollywood bans setting any open fire on land within city limits, including land-clearing, field, or pasture fires, unless a permit is obtained first under City Code § 94.152, with the Fire Marshal controlling issuance and a full permit regime in §§ 94.150 through 94.157.

Key details: Permit required: Yes, before any open burn (§ 94.152). Permit bond: $1,000 cash, refundable. Permit term: One week, renewable. Burn hours: 9:00 a.m. to one hour before sunset. Minimum distance from buildings: 100 yards absolute minimum.

Setting or maintaining an open fire without a permit under § 94.152 is punishable under § 94.999 with a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to 60 days, or both. Beyond that criminal penalty, a permitted burn that violates any condition of §§ 94.150 through 94.157, or that the Fire Marshal deems a nuisance or hazard, can be permanently revoked on the spot under § 94.155, with the Fire Department billing the contractor $450 per hour per pumper to extinguish it and forfeiting some or all of the $1,000 bond posted under § 94.153.

This is one of the stricter rules in Hollywood's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Fireworks

Consumer fireworks are illegal in Hollywood except on 3 FL-preempted holidays (July 4, Dec. 31, Jan. 1) per FL §791.08. Sparklers and novelties (smoke devices, caps, party poppers, snappers) are legal year-round. Selling prohibited fireworks is a first-degree misdemeanor under FL §791.

Key details: State Law: FL §791.08 preempts local bans on 3 holidays. July 4 / Dec 31 / Jan 1: Consumer fireworks legal on these dates only. Sparklers: Legal year-round. Illegal Sale: First-degree misdemeanor under FL §791.

Illegal sale of fireworks: first-degree misdemeanor under F.S. Chapter 791. Noise violations from fireworks: Chapter 100 citation, $100-$1,000 fines. Property damage: civil liability and potential criminal charges.

This is one of the stricter rules in Hollywood's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Smoke Detectors

Hollywood follows the Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) and Florida Statute 553.883 for residential smoke alarms. New construction, additions, and conversions require interconnected smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level. Replacement alarms in existing one- and two-family homes may use 10-year sealed non-replaceable batteries. Vacation rentals under Chapter 119 face a stricter standard: hard-wired or 10-year sealed battery, fully interconnected, with permits required.

Key details: State Authority: F.S. 553.883; Florida Building Code R314. Battery Standard: 10-year sealed non-replaceable for replacements (1- and 2-family). Required Locations: Each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, every level. STR Standard: Hard-wired or 10-year sealed; interconnected; permit required. STR Source: Hollywood Vacation Rental Inspection Checklist item 12.

Failure to install or maintain code-compliant smoke alarms is enforceable by Hollywood Code Compliance and the Building Division under FBC R314 and the property maintenance code with corrective orders and fines under F.S. 162. For licensed vacation rentals, missing or non-compliant smoke/CO devices cause inspection failure, with re-inspection required within 30 days under Sec. 119.15. Landlords who fail to provide working smoke alarms may also face civil claims under Florida landlord-tenant law.

The Bottom Line

Hollywood is tougher than many cities when it comes to fire regulations. Out of the 4 rules covered here, 2 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Hollywood, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

Keep in mind that Hollywood can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.