Fire pit rules in Clearwater, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Clearwater follows the Florida Fire Prevention Code adopted in Chapter 17 of the city code, which permits small recreational fires but limits fuel size, requires constant adult supervision, and mandates clearance from structures and combustible materials.
Chapter 17 of the Clearwater Code of Ordinances adopts the Florida Fire Prevention Code and NFPA 1, which together govern recreational fires. Recreational fires using clean firewood may not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, must be located at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, and must be attended at all times by a responsible adult with a means of extinguishment available. Portable outdoor fireplaces and chimineas must be at least 15 feet from structures. The Fire Marshal may order any fire extinguished if it creates a hazardous or objectionable condition, and Pinellas County burn bans suspend recreational burning during dry conditions.
Unattended or oversized recreational fires can be ordered extinguished, and violators face code-enforcement citations and civil penalties through the Municipal Code Enforcement Board.
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