3 rules for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational fires — campfires, bonfires, and backyard fire pits — are allowed in Martin County without a county permit, but must be no larger than 3 feet in diameter, limited to 1 cubic yard of burnable material, and located at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material (per Martin County Fire Rescue Open Burn Guidelines and NFPA 1).
Martin County's fireworks rules are codified at Code of Ordinances Ch. 79, Art. 6 (sections 79.221 et seq.), which adopts and supplements Florida Statutes ch. 791. Public fireworks displays require a permit from Martin County Fire Prevention.
Florida Statutes Chapter 791
(4)(a) “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.
Open and yard-waste burning in unincorporated Martin County is regulated by Martin County Fire Rescue under Ch. 79 (Fire Prevention), NFPA 1 Ch. 10, and Florida Statutes ch. 590. Burning is permitted only when the Fire Danger Index is low or moderate and may require a permit.
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