Palm Coast, FL Fire Regulations: Fire Pit Rules (2026)

Florida's State Fire Marshal adopts the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC) every three years under FS Chapter 633 (specifically FS § 633.202). The 8th Edition (2023) adopts NFPA 1, 2021 and NFPA 101, 2021 with Florida amendments and became effective December 31, 2023. The FFPC applies statewide and is enforced locally by the Palm Coast Fire Department under Chapter 25 of the Palm Coast Code of Ordinances (Fire Prevention and Protection). NFPA 1 (incorporated into the FFPC) defines a recreational fire as an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill, or barbecue pit and has a total fuel area of 3 ft (0.9 m) or less in diameter and 2 ft (0.6 m) or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes. NFPA 1 requires a 25-foot clearance to structures or combustibles for recreational fires; portable outdoor fireplaces require 15 feet (manufacturer instructions). Only seasoned natural firewood may be burned; rubbish, leaves, yard trash, treated wood, plastics, tires, and construction debris are prohibited under FFPC and Florida Administrative Code 5I-2.004 (Open Burning Not Allowed). The fire must be attended by a competent adult with a hose, fire extinguisher, or other extinguishment means until fully out. When Flagler County declares an emergency burn ban under the authority of Chapter 12, Flagler County Code, and FS § 252.38(3) (most recently April 23, 2025, extended through May 14, 2025), the ban prohibits open burning including the use of fire pits and containers and the use of outdoor cookers and grills unless continuously attended by an adult. The Palm Coast Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office at (386) 986-2300 administers FFPC enforcement within city limits.