Orange County, FL Fire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard Fires (2026)
Fire pit rules in Orange County, FL, also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances, cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Key Facts
- Max fuel pile
- 3 ft diameter, 2 ft high
- Setback from buildings
- 25 feet minimum
- Attendance required
- Constant, with water source
- Ceremonial bonfires
- May need a permit
Summary
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.
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 at least twenty-five (25) feet from any building or combustible structure;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 128).
Full Breakdown
Code § 15-104 permits open burning of tree cutting debris and untreated wood in a campfire, ceremonial bonfire, outdoor fireplace or similar contained device. The total fuel area cannot exceed three feet in diameter and two feet in height unless it's inside an outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill or barbecue pit, and the fire must be at least 25 feet from any building or combustible structure and constantly attended with a garden hose or extinguisher on hand.
Violations & Fines
Fires that violate the size or setback limits are prohibited open burning under § 15-96/15-71; each day of the violation is a separate offense and the environmental protection officer or fire authority can order the fire extinguished or issue a citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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