Fire pit rules in Kissimmee, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Sec. 24-54 allows campfires, fire pits, and similar small recreational fires only with a city fire department permit. Cooking fires are exempt from the permit requirement but must follow the same setback and containment rules.
Under Sec. 24-54(1), allowable recreational, ceremonial, or warming fires require: (a) location at least 50 feet from any structure; (b) no smoke/soot/odor nuisance; (c) constant attendance with extinguishing equipment ready; (d) no green or wet material burned; (e) enclosure in a noncombustible container or covered excavation; (f) at least 25 feet from trees, brush, or other combustibles; and (g) prior fire department authorization (except cooking fires). The Sec. 24-55 permit fee is $100 and the application must be filed at least five working days in advance. Sec. 24-52 lists the absolute prohibitions — most relevant being a 1,000-foot setback from any active airport runway (which includes Kissimmee Gateway and Osceola County airports).
Sec. 1-22(b)(17) sets a fixed $100 fine for open burning violations under §§24-50–24-55. Unauthorized fires can be extinguished at the responsible party's expense, and ongoing burns during weather advisories can trigger additional state-level enforcement under F.S. Ch. 590.
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