Fire Regulations in Nassau County, FL (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Nassau County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
A backyard fire pit or outdoor BBQ doesn't need a Nassau County building permit. Florida Building Code Section 105.2's exemption list, adopted by County Code Section 7-6, names 'outdoor BBQ/Fire pits' among the work exempt from permitting, though any gas or electric hookup feeding the fixture still needs its own trade permit.
Nassau County Outdoor Fire Pits Are Permit-Exempt
Few RestrictionsNassau County Code § 7-6 (Florida Building Code § 105.2)
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction, to include work in any special flood hazard area. ... Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: ... 17.Yard fountains, co...
Fireworks
Nassau County's Fireworks Display Ordinance bans selling, exposing for sale, or using or exploding fireworks in the unincorporated area unless state law allows it, reserving fireworks use for permitted public displays only. Displays require a Fire Rescue permit filed at least 15 days ahead and are limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except on national holidays.
Fireworks Display Rules, Nassau County
Heavy RestrictionsNassau County Code §§ 9-34, 9-35, 9-38
Sec. 9-34. - Prohibited act. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, co-partnership or corporation to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any fireworks, unless allowed by state law, except for public display and said display shall only be allowed subject to the requirements of this article. ... Sec. ... 9-35. - Hours. It shall be unlawful to use or explode fire...
Smoke Detectors
Nassau County's Building Department requires every one and two-family residential building permit application to show smoke and carbon monoxide alarm and detector locations on the plans. Section 107.3.5 of the adopted Florida Building Code lists this among the minimum criteria the county checks before approving residential construction plans.
Nassau County Smoke Alarm Plan Review
Some RestrictionsNassau County Code § 7-6 (Florida Building Code § 107.3.5)
107.3.5 Minimum plan review criteria for buildings. The examination of the documents by the building official shall include the following minimum criteria and documents: a floor plan; site plan; foundation plan; floor/roof framing plan or truss layout; all fenestration and building envelope penetrations; flashing; and rough opening dimensions; and all exterior elevations: ... Residential (one a...
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