Outdoor burning rules in Hillsborough 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 waste in unincorporated Hillsborough County requires a Florida Forest Service authorization and must follow FAC 5I-2. Piles must be under 8 feet, set back 25 feet from woods and 50 feet from structures, and attended at all times. Burning household trash is prohibited.
Hillsborough County follows Florida Administrative Code 5I-2.006 for authorized open burning. Daily authorizations are obtained from the Florida Forest Service Lakeland District. Burning is allowed only between 9 AM and one hour before sunset with acceptable weather, and fires must be fully extinguished before leaving. Household garbage, plastics, tires, and construction debris are prohibited fuels under EPA rules.
Unauthorized burning: 250 dollar citation and suppression cost recovery. Prohibited materials: referral to FDEP for air pollution penalties. Escape fires: civil and criminal liability.
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