5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Volusia County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational fire pits in unincorporated Volusia County are generally permitted under Florida's open burning rules when attended at all times. Beach fire pit rings are available by reservation through Volusia County at no cost. Personal fire pits may be brought to the beach outside sea turtle nesting season (May 1 - October 31).
Fireworks are prohibited on all Volusia County beaches year-round. Florida Senate Bill 140 regarding designated holiday use does not apply to county beaches. Within unincorporated residential areas, consumer fireworks are legal on July 4, NYE, and New Year's Day per FL HB 1059 (2020).
Volusia County requires property owners to maintain defensible space and clear overgrown brush under nuisance and fire codes. FL Forest Service regulates authorized burns. Dry season October through May elevates wildfire risk inland around DeLand and Deltona.
Open burning in unincorporated Volusia County requires Florida Forest Service authorization per FL Administrative Code 5I-2. Yard waste burning on residential lots of two or fewer units is allowed between 9 AM and one hour before sunset. The county coordinates with FL Division of Forestry on burn authorizations.
Volusia County has significant wildfire exposure in its western pine flatwoods and wildland-urban interface areas. Florida Forest Service rules and County Code govern outdoor burning, defensible space, and brush management. Burn bans are common during drought (Keetch-Byram Drought Index).
4 cities in Volusia County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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