Fire pit rules in Hillsborough County, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Hillsborough County permits residential fire pits under Fire Rescue rules when kept small, contained, and at least 15 feet from structures. Portable propane and natural gas units are generally allowed on patios. Wood-burning pits require supervision and a water source on hand, with burn bans suspending use during drought.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue enforces Florida Fire Prevention Code Chapter 10 for recreational fires. Pits must be under 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, burn only clean seasoned wood, and sit at least 15 feet from any structure, fence, or combustible material. Yard waste, trash, and treated lumber are prohibited fuels. Fires must be attended at all times and fully extinguished before leaving. During declared burn bans from the Florida Forest Service or the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group, all open-flame pits are suspended but UL-listed propane and natural gas units remain permitted.
Unattended or oversized fires: warning and mandatory extinguishment. Burning during a ban or prohibited materials: citations up to 500 dollars and cost recovery for Fire Rescue response. Negligent fires causing spread may result in misdemeanor charges under FL 806.
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