Fire pit rules in Milton, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
A recreational fire or backyard fire pit is allowed under the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Fires must stay under 3 feet across, use only clean wood, and sit at least 25 feet from any structure unless contained in an approved chiminea or outdoor fireplace.
Florida's Forest Service allows recreational open burning of vegetative debris and untreated wood in a campfire, outdoor fireplace, or other contained outdoor heating or cooking device without a burn authorization. Under the Florida Fire Prevention Code, recreational fires must be no larger than 3 feet in diameter and located at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, unless contained in an approved manner such as a chiminea or manufactured outdoor fireplace, which may sit closer. Fires must be attended at all times with water or tools ready to extinguish. Never burn household trash. During a Santa Rosa County burn ban, backyard fires are prohibited except barbecue-grill cooking.
Unattended or oversized fires, or any burning during a county burn ban, may be extinguished by the fire district and cited as a nuisance or fire-code violation with fines.
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