Outdoor burning rules in Coral Springs, FL — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Outdoor burning in Coral Springs is regulated under Chapter 7 of the city code (Fire Prevention Code) and Florida Administrative Code Rule 5I-2. Open burning of yard waste on residential properties is permitted only under state guidelines with significant setback requirements. The Florida Forest Service issues burn authorizations.
Coral Springs adopts the Florida Fire Prevention Code through Chapter 7 of its Code of Ordinances, which incorporates state open burning standards. Under Florida Administrative Code Rule 5I-2, open burning of yard waste (leaves, shrub trimmings, grass clippings, palm fronds, brush) on residential premises of not more than two family units is allowed subject to conditions. Burns must be set back at least 150 feet from any occupied building other than the landowner's, 50 feet from any paved public roadway, and 25 feet from any wildlands, brush, or combustible structure. Open burning is only permitted between 9:00 AM EST and one hour before sunset. The Florida Division of Forestry issues burn authorizations and may impose burn bans during drought conditions, which are common in South Florida's dry season (November-May). Given Coral Springs' suburban residential density, most properties cannot meet the 150-foot setback requirement, making residential open burning effectively impractical in most neighborhoods.
Unauthorized burning may result in fines from the Coral Springs Fire Department and citations under Chapter 7. State-level violations under FL Statute 590 carry penalties up to $500. During active burn bans, violations may be prosecuted as second-degree misdemeanors.
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