6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational fires in Miami-Dade County do not require a permit if the fuel area does not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height per Section 14-66. Fires must be constantly attended and kept at least 50 feet from structures.
Fireworks that propel through the air, detonate, or explode are illegal to sell or purchase in Miami-Dade County. Consumer fireworks may only be used on three designated dates: July 4th, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day per FL HB 1059 (2020).
Miami-Dade County requires property owners to keep land irrigated and groomed for wildfire prevention. The Florida Forest Service issues burn authorizations. Drought-related burn bans are common in South Florida during dry seasons.
Miami-Dade County Code Section 14-66 restricts outdoor burning. Bonfires require an Open Burn Permit. Residential burning of trash, debris, and yard waste is prohibited. Recreational fires under 3 feet diameter are exempt from permits.
Miami-Dade County has significant wildfire risk along the Everglades urban-wildland interface. The Florida Forest Service manages wildfire risk with burn bans during drought. Properties near natural areas must maintain defensible space.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue enforces NFPA 58 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code on propane tank storage, capping the amount of liquefied petroleum gas residents may keep on a single-family lot and regulating tank placement near buildings.
8 cities in Miami-Dade County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
6 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pit Rules
6 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pit Rules
6 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pit Rules
6 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pit Rules
7 verified rules • Backyard Fires, Brush Clearance
6 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pit Rules
6 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pit Rules
6 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pit Rules
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