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Pembroke Pines, FL Fire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard Fires (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Fire pit rules in Pembroke Pines, FL, also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances, cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.

Key Facts

Governing clause
§ 93.01(B)-(C)
Waste-burning ban
no rubbish, mulch, or landscaping debris
Spark arrester
required on residential fireplace/barbecue/grill
Setback distance
not specified in this section
Max penalty
$500 fine or 90 days jail (§ 93.99)

Summary

Pembroke Pines regulates outdoor fireplaces and fire pits through § 93.01(B)-(C): they cannot be used to burn rubbish, trash, mulch, or landscaping debris, and every residential outdoor fireplace, permanent barbecue, or grill opening must carry an approved spark arrester, screen, or door. The code does not set a minimum setback distance from property lines or structures.

(B) Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash, mulch, landscaping debris or other combustible waste material. (C) In residential use, openings of outdoor fireplaces, permanent barbecues and grills shall be provided with an approved spark arrester, screen or door.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-61: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 2056, passed 12-11-25).

Full Breakdown

Chapter 93's open-burning section treats outdoor fireplaces, along with permanent and portable barbecues and grills, as devices exempted from the general burn ban when used for their intended purpose, but it attaches two conditions specific to those devices. Subsection (B) forbids using any of them, permanent or portable barbecue, outdoor fireplace, or grill, to get rid of rubbish, trash, mulch, landscaping debris, or other combustible waste material, so a backyard fire pit cannot double as a yard-debris incinerator. Subsection (C) then imposes a fire-safety standard for residential use: the openings of outdoor fireplaces, permanent barbecues, and grills must be fitted with an approved spark arrester, screen, or door, a requirement aimed at keeping embers and sparks contained rather than at limiting how close the unit sits to a fence or home.

01(A). The city has not set a numeric setback distance for fire pits in this section; enforcement instead turns on the device's approved construction and how it is used.

Violations & Fines

Burning debris in an outdoor fireplace or fire pit, or operating one without an approved spark arrester, screen, or door in residential use, violates § 93.01(B) or (C) and is punished the same as any other open-burning offense under § 93.99(A): a fine of up to $500, up to 90 days in jail, or both, with each day of the violation counted separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a backyard fire pit legal in Pembroke Pines?
Yes, at a one- or two-family home, as long as it is used for cooking or recreational fire rather than burning waste, and its opening has an approved spark arrester, screen, or door under § 93.01(C). Using it to burn rubbish or yard debris violates § 93.01(B).
How far must a fire pit be from my property line?
Section 93.01 does not set a numeric setback distance for outdoor fireplaces or fire pits; it instead requires an approved spark arrester, screen, or door on the opening and prohibits using the device to burn rubbish or landscaping debris, regardless of how close it sits to a fence or home.
Can I burn leaves or branches in my outdoor fireplace?
No. Section 93.01(B) specifically bars using any outdoor fireplace, barbecue, or grill to dispose of rubbish, trash, mulch, landscaping debris, or other combustible waste, so burning leaves or branches in it is treated as illegal open burning rather than permitted cooking use.

Sources & Official References

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