Outdoor burning rules in Orlando, 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 and land-clearing debris is generally prohibited within Orlando city limits; small recreational fires in approved fire pits and cooking fires in grills are allowed. Florida Statute 590.125 and Florida Forest Service rules govern any authorized open burning, requiring an authorization (often online), 25- to 150-foot setbacks depending on pile size, and constant attendance. During burn bans, all open burning except gas grills is suspended.
Orlando, like most Florida cities, prohibits open burning of yard trash, household waste, construction debris, and land-clearing material under City Code and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection rules (Chapter 62-256, F.A.C.) implementing FL Statute 403. The Florida Forest Service, under FL Statute 590.125, administers authorizations for agricultural, silvicultural, and certain land-clearing burns, which require online or telephone authorization the day of the burn, weather and humidity checks, and minimum setbacks: 25 feet from forest, 50 feet from paved roads, 150 feet from occupied dwellings (greater for piles). Within Orlando city limits, residential burning of leaves, brush, or yard waste is generally not authorized; residents must use the city yard-waste collection program. Recreational fires under 3 feet in diameter using clean firewood, and propane or charcoal cooking grills, remain allowed when no burn ban is in effect. Burn bans by the Florida Forest Service, Orange County, or Orlando Fire Department suspend all open flames. Violations can carry fines and liability for any escaped fire damage.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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