Fire pit rules in Spring Hill, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Spring Hill is an unincorporated community within Hernando County, so fire pit rules are set by Hernando County under Chapter 12 of the Hernando County Code (Fire Prevention and Protection) and the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), 8th Edition (2023), which adopts NFPA 1, 2021 and NFPA 101, 2021 with Florida-specific amendments and became effective December 31, 2023. Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR), headquartered at 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, FL 34604 and reached at (352) 540-4353, administers and enforces these rules countywide; Spring Hill is served by HCFR Stations 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Under NFPA 1 recreational-fire provisions, fire pits must be three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height, kept at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, burn only seasoned natural firewood, and be attended by an adult with extinguishment means until fully out. When Hernando County declares a countywide burn ban under Chapter 12, Article VI, open burning including the use of fire pits is prohibited and only contained gas or charcoal grills under attended cooking are allowed.
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 Hernando County Fire Rescue under Chapter 12 of the Hernando County Code (Fire Prevention and Protection), which Hernando County amended on March 12, 2025 via Ordinance No. 2025-02 to update outdated language, align county code to current Florida Building Code and NFPA standards, and clarify authorities. 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 Hernando County declares a burn ban under Chapter 12, Article VI of the Hernando County Code, the ban prohibits all outdoor burning that has not been specifically permitted by the Florida Forest Service, including bonfires, campfires, and burning of vegetation debris; only cooking on attended and monitored barbecue equipment using contained gas or charcoal grills is excepted. Hernando County Fire Rescue at (352) 540-4353 administers FFPC enforcement throughout Spring Hill.
Recreational-fire violations in Spring Hill are enforced by Hernando County Fire Rescue under Chapter 12 of the Hernando County Code and the adopted Florida Fire Prevention Code. The fire chief or designee may order an unlawful or oversized fire extinguished. Violations of the FFPC are subject to penalties under FS § 633.228 and county code enforcement procedures. Burning during a Hernando County declared burn ban carries additional county-level penalties under Chapter 12, Article VI. Report violations to the Hernando County Communications Center at (352) 754-6830 or contact HCFR at (352) 540-4353.
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