Fire pit rules in St. Petersburg, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
St. Petersburg follows the Florida Fire Prevention Code, which permits small recreational fires in approved containers but limits fuel size, location, and proximity to structures, and requires constant adult supervision until the fire is fully extinguished.
Recreational fires in St. Petersburg are governed by Chapter 13, Article II (Fire Code), which adopts the Florida Fire Prevention Code and NFPA 1. Under those standards, recreational fires using clean, dry firewood may not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, must be located at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, and must be constantly attended until completely extinguished. Portable outdoor fireplaces and chimineas must be at least 15 feet from structures. The Fire Marshal may prohibit any open fire that creates a hazardous or objectionable condition, and Pinellas County burn bans suspend recreational burning during dry conditions.
Unattended or oversized recreational fires can be ordered extinguished, and violators face code-enforcement citations and civil penalties under Chapter 9.
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