Fire pit rules in St. Lucie County, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
St. Lucie County follows Florida Forest Service rules: recreational fires in a fire pit, outdoor fireplace, or contained device are allowed for vegetative debris and untreated wood, provided the fire stays attended at all times and is fully extinguished before you leave it.
Under Rule 5I-2.006, F.A.C., recreational open burning of vegetative debris and untreated wood in a campfire, ceremonial bonfire, outdoor fireplace, or other contained outdoor heating or cooking device is permitted without a burn authorization. The fire must stay attended and be completely extinguished before the premises are left unattended. Only clean, untreated wood or vegetative material may be burned, never trash, plastics, or treated lumber. Contained store-bought fire pits qualify. During drought, the Florida Forest Service or county may issue a burn ban that suspends recreational fires.
Leaving a fire unattended, burning prohibited materials, or burning during a declared burn ban can bring Florida Forest Service enforcement and county nuisance citations; the responsible party is liable for suppression costs of any escaped fire.
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