Fire pit rules in Seminole County, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Small recreational fire pits for cooking or warmth are generally allowed on your own residential property, but during a countywide burn ban all campfires and bonfires are prohibited. Above-ground charcoal, gas, and electric grills stay legal even during a ban.
Seminole County has no ordinance banning ordinary backyard fire pits in normal conditions, but recreational fires fall under the Florida Fire Prevention Code and county Fire Safety Code (Ch. 85). When the Keetch-Byram Drought Index reaches 500, the county enacts a burn ban that prohibits bonfires, campfires, and burning yard debris; only above-ground charcoal, gas, and electric grills and barrel smokers remain permitted. Keep fires small, attended, away from structures and combustibles, and have water on hand. Always check the current burn-ban status before lighting a recreational fire.
Burning during an active burn ban may bring a civil citation up to $500 per violation, imprisonment up to 60 days, or both.
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