Fire Regulations in Orlando, FL (2026)
5 verified fire regulations for Orlando, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Orlando permits residential recreational fire pits provided they comply with Florida Fire Prevention Code and city nuisance ordinances. Fires must be small (generally under 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet tall), use only seasoned firewood (no yard waste, trash, or treated wood), be at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible, and be constantly attended with extinguishing water on hand. Local burn bans issued by the Florida Forest Service or Orlando Fire Department override these allowances during dry conditions.
Orlando Backyard Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFla. Stat. § 590.125(2)
A person who broadcast burns or pile burns in a manner that violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. 'Yard trash' means vegetative matter resulting from landscaping and yard maintenance operations and other such routine property cleanup activities. The term includes materials such as leaves, shrub trimmings, grass c...
Fireworks
Orlando bans possessing, selling, or exploding fireworks anywhere in the city except under Florida's Chapter 791 exemptions, and public displays require a Fire Department permit filed at least 15 days in advance. Violators face code-enforcement penalties under Fire Code § 24.33, and sellers claiming an exemption must separately comply with § 24.18's recordkeeping rules.
Orlando Fireworks Sale and Use Rules
Heavy RestrictionsOrlando, FL Fire Code § 24.33(a)(1)-(2)
Except as permitted by Florida Statutes, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, manufacture, store, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail or use or explode any fireworks; public displays conducted in accordance with NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Displays, shall be permitted when the operator is in possession of a valid permit issued by the City. Every such use or display shal...
Outdoor Burning
Open burning of yard waste and land-clearing debris is generally prohibited within Orlando city limits; small recreational fires in approved fire pits and cooking fires in grills are allowed. Florida Statute 590.125 and Florida Forest Service rules govern any authorized open burning, requiring an authorization (often online), 25- to 150-foot setbacks depending on pile size, and constant attendance. During burn bans, all open burning except gas grills is suspended.
Orlando Outdoor Burning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsFla. Stat. § 590.125(2)(a)
NONCERTIFIED BURNING. (a) Persons may be authorized to broadcast burn or pile burn pursuant to this subsection if: 1. There is specific consent of the landowner or his or her designee; 2. Authorization has been obtained from the Florida Forest Service or its designated agent before starting the burn; 3. There are adequate firebreaks at the burn site and sufficient personnel and firefighting equ...
Smoke Detectors
Every dwelling unit in Orlando must have an approved, listed smoke detector meeting UL 268, installed per the manufacturer's instructions and giving an audible alarm when triggered. The rule sits in the city's supplemental equipment standards, Section 14.10(G).
Orlando Smoke Detector Requirements
Some RestrictionsOrlando City Code § 14.10(G)
(G) Smoke Detector Systems. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with an approved listed smoke detector, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and listing. When activated, the detector shall provide an audible alarm. The detector shall be tested in accordance with and meet the requirements of UL 268. "Single and Multiple Smoke Detectors."
Propane Storage
Orlando sets propane tank placement distances by tank size under City Code § 58.985. A small above-ground tank up to 124 gallons serving a single-family, duplex, or townhome AC unit or generator can sit as close as 1 foot from a side lot line, but tanks between 125 and 2,000 gallons need 10 to 25 feet of clearance, and any tank of 2,001 gallons or more must sit at least 50 feet from a structure or property line.
Orlando Residential Propane Tank Storage Limits
Some RestrictionsOrlando, FL City Code § 58.985(a), (c)-(d)
(a)Air conditioning systems, generators, and above ground propane tanks up to 124 gallons, which service single-family, duplex or townhome units may be located no less than one (1) foot from the side lot line and no less than five (5) foot from the rear lot line. The equipment shall only encroach into the side yard setback on one side of the principal structure....(c)Below grade propane tanks u...
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