Fire pit rules in Duval County, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fires in portable fire pits or chimineas are allowed countywide without a permit if the fire is under 3 feet in diameter, 2 feet tall, at least 25 feet from any structure, and uses only clean dry wood. JFRD follows Florida Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1 §10.11).
Under the FL Fire Prevention Code adopted statewide, a recreational fire is exempt from open-burning authorization if: fuel pile is 3 ft or less in diameter and 2 ft or less in height, the fire is at least 25 ft from any combustible structure or property line, an adult attends the fire with a hose or extinguisher, and only seasoned firewood (no trash, leaves, or treated lumber) is burned. Fires in a UL-listed manufactured device with a screen may be placed as close as 15 ft from a structure. JFRD may order immediate extinguishment during red-flag/burn-ban days.
Unattended fire or violation of setbacks: JFRD extinguishment order plus up to $250 fine. Burning prohibited materials (trash, treated wood, leaves): $500 fine under open-burning rules.
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