Orlando, FL Fire Regulations: Fire Pit Rules (2026)

Recreational fires in Orlando are governed by the Florida Fire Prevention Code (which adopts NFPA 1 and the Florida Forest Service open-burning rules under FL Statute 590.125), supplemented by Orlando Fire Department guidance and city nuisance provisions. A recreational fire is defined as a fire less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, fueled by clean, seasoned firewood, used for cooking, warmth, or recreation. Fire pits must be at least 25 feet from any structure, fence, deck, or combustible material; portable outdoor fireplaces and chimineas at least 15 feet. Burning of yard waste, leaves, construction debris, treated lumber, or trash is prohibited in city limits. A responsible adult must remain present with a garden hose, fire extinguisher, or buckets of water and dirt until the fire is fully extinguished. Smoke that creates a nuisance to neighbors, drifts onto roadways, or violates Florida air quality rules can result in code enforcement action. During declared drought, red-flag warnings, or county burn bans, all open burning is suspended.