Fire Regulations in Orange County, FL (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Orange County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Campfires, bonfires and outdoor fireplaces are allowed in unincorporated Orange County only if the fuel pile stays under three feet across and two feet tall and sits at least 25 feet from any building.
Orange County Recreational Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsOrange County Code § 15-104(b), (c)
Open burning of tree cutting debris and untreated wood in a campfire, ceremonial bonfire, outdoor fireplace, or other contained outdoor heating or cooking device...is allowed provided: ...(b)The total fuel area does not exceed three (3) feet in diameter and two (2) feet in height, unless the fire is contained in an outdoor fireplace, a barbecue grill or a barbecue pit; and(c)The fire is located...
Fireworks
Consumer fireworks are legal in Orange County only on July 4, December 31, and January 1 under FL §791.08. On all other days only sparklers and novelties are allowed; aerial and explosive fireworks are prohibited.
Fire: Fireworks
Some RestrictionsFla. Stat. § 791.08
F.S. 791.08 791.08 Use during designated holidays; exemption. — (1) As used in this section, the term "designated holiday" means: (a) New Year's Day, January 1; (b) Independence Day, July 4; or (c) New Year's Eve, December 31. (2) This chapter does not prohibit the use of fireworks solely and exclusively during a designated holiday. This section is not intended to provide for the comprehe...
Outdoor Burning
Unincorporated Orange County outlaws prohibited open burning in broad terms: no one may ignite, cause to be ignited, or allow to be ignited material that results in it, and yard waste, tree debris, tires, treated wood, plastics, trash, and household paper may not be burned at all. Fire Rescue can shut down burning countywide whenever weather makes fires dangerous.
Orange County Open Burning Ban
Significant RestrictionsOrange County Code § 15-96(a), (c)
(a)General prohibitions. No person shall ignite, cause to be ignited, or allow to be ignited, any material that will result in any prohibited open burning as regulated by this article; nor shall any person allow, conduct or maintain any prohibited open burning. ... (c) ...or the Orange County Fire Rescue Department issues a Burn Ban Activation per section 18-4 under Ordinance 2018-07.
Fire Regulations by City in Orange County
4 cities in Orange County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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