Fire pit rules in Ocoee, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Ocoee permits recreational fire pits under 3 feet diameter on private residential property when placed at least 25 feet from structures, property lines, and combustible vegetation. Only seasoned wood or charcoal may be burned; trash, leaves, and yard waste are prohibited. Fires must be attended at all times and fully extinguished before leaving.
Ocoee Fire Department enforces Florida Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1) Section 10.11 for outdoor fires. Portable outdoor fireplaces and chimineas follow the same setbacks. During statewide burn bans issued by the Florida Forest Service or Orange County, all open burning including recreational fires is suspended. Fires must be contained in a noncombustible ring, masonry, or manufactured fire pit. A garden hose or 2A-rated extinguisher must be within reach. Complaints about smoke or odor nuisance may trigger fire marshal inspection.
First offense: written warning and immediate extinguishment order. Repeat or out-of-compliance fires: citation from $100 to $500. Fires causing property damage or during a burn ban may result in cost recovery for suppression plus criminal referral under FL §806.
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