Fire pit rules in Tampa, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Tampa Fire Rescue allows portable recreational fire pits and chimineas under Florida Fire Prevention Code conditions, requiring small fuel size, attended supervision, and minimum clearance from structures and combustibles.
Recreational fires in Tampa must use clean, dry wood or charcoal in piles no larger than three feet in diameter and two feet high, per the Florida Fire Prevention Code adopted by Tampa Fire Rescue. Fires must be attended at all times, with a hose, extinguisher, or shovel and water bucket at hand. Minimum twenty-five-foot setback from structures applies to open fires; manufactured outdoor fireplaces and chimineas may be used as close as fifteen feet if listed for that distance. Burning yard waste, garbage, or treated wood is prohibited. Tampa Fire Rescue can prohibit burning during drought or air-quality alerts.
Unsafe or oversized recreational fires can trigger Tampa Fire Rescue extinguishment orders, civil citations under Ch. 14, and additional Florida Forest Service penalties if the fire spreads or releases harmful smoke.
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