Outdoor burning rules in St. Lucie 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.
Burning yard trash in unincorporated St. Lucie County is governed by Florida Forest Service Rule 5I-2. Piles must be no larger than 8 feet across, set back from buildings and roads, and any pile over 8 feet needs Florida Forest Service authorization.
Under Rule 5I-2.006, F.A.C., residential yard-waste burning must be at least 150 feet from any occupied building other than the landowner's, 50 feet from any paved public roadway, and 25 feet from any wildlands, brush, or combustible structure. The fire must be enclosed in a noncombustible container or a pile no greater than eight feet in diameter. Burning of garbage, plastics, tires, treated wood, and household trash is strictly prohibited. Larger piles or land-clearing debris require a Florida Forest Service open-burn authorization, obtained by calling the local Forest Service office.
Illegal open burning is enforced by the Florida Forest Service and county code compliance; violators can face citations, and anyone whose fire escapes is liable for wildfire suppression and damage costs.
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