Florida Statewide Rule
Florida Fire Prevention Code on Recreational Fires
Key Facts
- Statute
- Fla. Stat. 633.202
- Code
- NFPA 1 Section 10.11
- Pile Size
- 3 ft diameter, 2 ft high
- Setback
- 25 ft from structures
Summary
Florida regulates outdoor recreational fires through the Florida Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1), which applies uniformly statewide and preempts inconsistent local fire-code provisions.
(4) The State Fire Marshal shall update, by rule adopted pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54, the Florida Fire Prevention Code every 3 years. Once initially adopted and subsequently updated, the Florida Fire Prevention Code shall be adopted for use statewide without adoptions by local governments. When updating the Florida Fire Prevention Code, the State Fire Marshal shall consider changes made by the national model fire codes incorporated into the Florida Fire Prevention Code, the State Fire Marshal's own interpretations, declaratory statements, appellate decisions, and approved statewide and local technical amendments.
Full Breakdown
Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, requires the State Fire Marshal to adopt the Florida Fire Prevention Code, which incorporates NFPA 1. Section 10.11 of NFPA 1 limits recreational fires to piles no more than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high, requires a 25-foot setback from structures, prohibits use of flammable liquids, and requires constant attendance plus an extinguishing means. Local governments may adopt only stricter administrative procedures, not weaker substantive standards.
Violations & Penalties
Violations of the Florida Fire Prevention Code are punishable as second-degree misdemeanors under Section 633.228 and may also incur civil fines from local fire officials.
Frequently Asked Questions
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