Fire pit rules in West Palm Beach, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
West Palm Beach permits residential fire pits and chimineas under FL Fire Prevention Code adopted via City Code Chapter 38. Devices must be at least 15 feet from structures, combustibles, and property lines, and use only seasoned firewood or charcoal.
West Palm Beach Fire Rescue enforces NFPA 1 (Florida Fire Prevention Code) which limits recreational fires to a 3-foot pile diameter and 2-foot flame height. Portable outdoor fireplaces may be used closer than 15 feet only if listed and used per manufacturer instructions. Burning of yard waste, trash, or construction debris in fire pits is prohibited. An adult must attend the fire at all times with a charged hose or extinguisher available. During declared burn bans by Palm Beach County or the Florida Forest Service, all open flame recreational fires are suspended.
Unattended or oversized fires are extinguished by Fire Rescue and may result in $100-$500 administrative fines under City Code §38. Repeat or reckless violations can be charged as a second-degree misdemeanor under FL §823.01.
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