Outdoor burning rules in Duval County, 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.
Open burning of yard debris in Duval County requires an authorization from the Florida Forest Service (FFS) and must comply with FAC 5I-2. JFRD prohibits open burning within Jacksonville city/county limits except for approved recreational fires and agricultural burns with FFS authorization.
Jacksonville-Duval Ordinance Code §205.108 and Florida Administrative Code 5I-2.006 govern open burning. Household garbage burning is prohibited statewide. Yard-waste piles require FFS authorization (call 1-877-4FL-BURN or apply online via FDACS). Setback: 25 feet from forests, 50 feet from structures, 150 feet from paved roads for piles, 300 feet for broadcast burns. Burn bans may be issued during drought — check Duval County Emergency Management. Jacksonville curbside yard-waste pickup is the preferred alternative.
Burning without authorization or during a burn ban: $500 civil penalty plus FFS suppression costs if the fire escapes. Repeat or negligent violations may be charged as a misdemeanor.
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