Outdoor burning rules in Ocoee, 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, land-clearing debris, or trash in Ocoee requires authorization from the Florida Forest Service and compliance with FL Administrative Code 5I-2. Household trash burning is prohibited. Burn bans suspend all open burning.
Per FAC 5I-2.006, yard waste burning must be at least 25 feet from any structure, 50 feet from paved public roads, and 150 feet from occupied dwellings. Land clearing piles require 300-foot setbacks. Burns must occur between 9 AM and one hour before sunset, be attended continuously, and have suppression tools on site. The Ocoee Fire Department recommends curbside yard waste pickup instead of burning within city limits. Authorizations are obtained via the Florida Forest Service Orlando District office or online portal.
Unauthorized burning: citation $250–$500 per occurrence plus cost of fire department response. Burning during a burn ban: misdemeanor under FL §590.125 with fines up to $1,000 and possible jail time. Escaped fires: full cost recovery and civil liability for damages.
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