5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Brevard County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational fire pits in unincorporated Brevard County are permitted when no burn ban is in effect. Fire pits must use clean wood fuel, be attended at all times, and maintain appropriate setbacks from structures. County burn bans override recreational fire pit use.
Brevard County enforces FL Statute 791 regarding fireworks. Consumer fireworks are legal on designated holidays (July 4, Dec 31, Jan 1) per Florida HB 1059. Permitted parades and fireworks displays are exempt from the noise ordinance under Section 46-127. Cities cannot ban use on designated holidays.
Fla. Stat. Sec. 791.01(4)(a) (Definition of Fireworks)
“Fireworks” means and includes any combustible or explosive composition or substance or combination of substances or, except as hereinafter provided, any article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation. The term includes blank cartridges and toy cannons in which explosives are used, the type of balloons which requir...
Brevard County requires vacant lot maintenance and defensible space near structures under Code Ch. 14. Dry season October-May elevates wildfire risk in pine flatwoods and palmetto scrub areas west of I-95.
Brevard County requires Florida Forest Service authorization for all open burning in unincorporated areas. County Code Section 50 authorizes burn bans during drought conditions. Barrier island communities and Kennedy Space Center buffer zones have additional restrictions due to wildlife habitat sensitivity.
Western Brevard County has significant wildfire risk (scrub and pine flatwoods). Florida Forest Service manages wildfire response. Burn bans issued by Brevard County Emergency Management during drought. Defensible space encouraged; no mandatory clearance rules for residential.
4 cities in Brevard County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
See every category we cover for Brevard County — parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Brevard County Ordinance Hub →