Fire Regulations in Deerfield Beach, FL (2026)
2 verified fire regulations for Deerfield Beach, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Deerfield Beach exempts small contained recreational fires from its open-burning ban, but only with a 10-foot setback from any property line, a garden hose within 100 feet, and no burning of yard waste or treated wood. Beach-side fire pits must be shielded so flames aren't visible from the beach.
Deerfield Beach Recreational Fire Pit Exemption
Some RestrictionsDeerfield Beach City Code § 46-31(d)(1)-(2)
A small contained fire will be allowed that is used solely for residential recreational purposes. ... The exempt activities, uses, and devices specifically allowed ... are allowed only under the following conditions: a. The fire is setback a minimum of ten feet from any property line; b. The fire is properly contained; c. The fire is not used to burn yard waste, house refuse, garbage, recyclabl...
Outdoor Burning
Deerfield Beach prohibits open burning unless specifically allowed, and permitted burns must sit at least 300 feet from any occupied building and 150 feet from a public highway. Burning is barred before 7:00 a.m., after an hour before sunset, and on weekends and holidays under Section 46-31.
Deerfield Beach Open Burning Prohibition
Heavy RestrictionsDeerfield Beach City Code § 46-31(b)(1)-(4)
General prohibitions. Any open burning not specifically allowed by this article is prohibited. No person shall ignite, cause to be ignited, permit to be ignited, suffer, allow, burn, or maintain any prohibited open burning. ... Distance from occupied buildings. No open burning will be allowed unless it is a minimum of 300 feet distant from any occupied building. A waiver will be given if permis...
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