Fire pit rules in Port St. Lucie, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Portable fire pits, chimineas, and outdoor fireplaces are allowed at Port St. Lucie homes under the Florida Forest Service recreational-burning rule and the Florida Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1) adopted by the St. Lucie County Fire District. Only clean vegetative debris or untreated wood may be burned, the fire must be attended at all times, and recreational fires must be kept well clear of structures.
Florida Administrative Code rule 5I-2.006(11) expressly permits 'the legal open burning of vegetative debris and untreated wood in a campfire, outdoor fireplace, or other contained outdoor heating or cooking device,' which covers backyard fire pits, chimineas, and patio fireplaces. The St. Lucie County Fire District - Port St. Lucie's adopted fire authority - enforces the Florida Fire Prevention Code, which incorporates NFPA 1. Under the NFPA 1 / Florida Fire Prevention Code general requirements (manual reference, NFPA 1 chapter 10), a recreational fire is limited to a fuel pile no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high and must be kept at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, while a portable outdoor fireplace (manufactured fire pit or chiminea) must be used per the manufacturer's instructions and kept at least 15 feet from structures or combustibles. Yard waste may not be burned simply for disposal in these devices, and the fire must be constantly attended with a hose or extinguisher on hand.
Operating a fire pit that burns prohibited materials or ignores setback/attendance rules can be cited by the St. Lucie County Fire District under section 17 of its Fire Prevention Code as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 365 days. The fire official may also order the fire extinguished immediately as a hazardous condition.
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