Fire pit rules in Palm Beach County, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Palm Beach County allows portable and built-in fire pits in unincorporated areas under PBC ULDC Article 5 nuisance provisions, provided fires stay under 3 feet in diameter, burn only clean wood or LP fuel, and remain at least 25 feet from structures and lot lines per Florida Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1, Chapter 10.11).
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) follows the Florida Fire Prevention Code adopted under FL FS Chapter 633, which incorporates NFPA 1 and NFPA 10.11 governing recreational fires. Under NFPA 1 §10.11.6, recreational fires must be at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material; portable outdoor fireplaces must be at least 15 feet away. Only seasoned firewood, charcoal, or LP gas may be burned, never yard waste, treated wood, or trash. Fires must be attended at all times by a competent person with a garden hose, fire extinguisher, or other extinguishing equipment ready. PBCFR may order extinguishment if a fire creates a nuisance, smoke complaint, or hazardous condition. During declared burn bans by Florida Forest Service or PBC Emergency Management, all open recreational burning is prohibited. Coastal salt-air corrosion and Everglades-adjacent peat soils require extra caution. HOAs and condo associations across PBC frequently impose stricter rules.
Unattended or oversized fires can be ordered extinguished. Refusal or repeat nuisance fires may result in PBCFR citation under PBC Code Chapter 17 with fines up to 500 dollars per occurrence and cost recovery for response.
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