Outdoor burning rules in Orange 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 unincorporated Orange County requires an authorization from the Florida Forest Service and compliance with FAC 5I-2. Burning household trash is prohibited at all times.
Florida Administrative Code 5I-2 governs outdoor burning statewide. In Orange County, residential yard debris burns require a free daily authorization from the Florida Forest Service Orlando District before ignition. Piles must be under 8 feet in diameter, 25 feet from forests or brush, 50 feet from paved roads, and 150 feet from occupied buildings. Burning is only permitted between 9 AM and one hour before sunset, with a water source and an attendant on site. Orange County Fire Rescue enforces a total ban during declared drought conditions or county-issued burn bans. Burning tires, plastics, garbage, treated wood, or construction debris is prohibited statewide.
Unauthorized burn: up to $500 county fine plus FFS citation. Burning prohibited materials: FDEP referral, potential misdemeanor. Fire escape causing damage: full cost recovery plus criminal negligence charges.
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