Fire Regulations in Boynton Beach, FL (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Boynton Beach, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Consumer fireworks are prohibited in Boynton Beach year-round except on the three state-preempted holidays of July 4, December 31, and January 1, when FL §791.08 overrides local bans. Sparklers and novelties allowed year-round.
Fire: Fireworks
Some RestrictionsFla. Stat. § 791.08
(1) As used in this section, the term "designated holiday" means: (a) New Year's Day, January 1; (b) Independence Day, July 4; or (c) New Year's Eve, December 31. (2) This chapter does not prohibit the use of fireworks solely and exclusively during a designated holiday. This section is not intended to provide for the comprehensive regulation of fireworks as described in s. 10(5), chapter 2007-6...
Outdoor Burning
Boynton Beach bans open fires citywide under Code § 9-11. Any outdoor fire or open combustion other than barbecuing is illegal on public or private property unless the Fire Rescue Department issues a written permit for fire training, or a recreational or ceremonial occasion. Charcoal and propane grills used for cooking are exempt from the definition of open burning.
Boynton Beach Open Fire Ban and Permits
Significant RestrictionsBoynton Beach, FL Code of Ordinances § 9-11(a)-(b)
(a)Defined. Open fires are defined as any outdoor fire or open combustion of material, except barbecuing. Charcoal and propane fires, contained within a manufactured hibachi, grill, smoker or gas grill for food preparation, do not constitute open burning.(b)Prohibited generally. It shall be unlawful to have any open fires within the City limits on public or private property, except for fire tra...
Smoke Detectors
Boynton Beach requires single or multiple-station smoke alarms in every multi-unit dwelling under Sec. 10-60(d)(2), placed outside each sleeping area, inside every room used for sleeping, and on every story including basements. Alarms must run on building wiring with battery backup in occupied buildings, and where more than one alarm is required, they must be interconnected.
Boynton Beach Smoke Alarm Requirements
Some RestrictionsBoynton Beach, FL Code of Ordinances § 10-60(d)(2)
Single or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained in all multi-unit dwellings regardless of occupant load at all of the following, locations:a.On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.b.In each room used for sleeping purposes.c.In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements and cellars but not includin...
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