Outdoor burning rules in Stuart, 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 and yard-waste burning in unincorporated Martin County is regulated by Martin County Fire Rescue under Ch. 79 (Fire Prevention), NFPA 1 Ch. 10, and Florida Statutes ch. 590. Burning is permitted only when the Fire Danger Index is low or moderate and may require a permit.
Outdoor burning is authorized only when the Florida Forest Service / county Fire Danger Index indicates a low or moderate hazard. Yard-waste burning typically requires either a residential burn authorization from the Florida Forest Service (call 772-288-5710 to check status) or a county permit, depending on pile size. Recreational fires (campfires, fire pits) follow the 3-ft / 1-cubic-yard / 25-ft setback rule and do not need a permit. All fires must remain attended; unattended fires are unlawful. During Burn Bans declared by the County Administrator or state, all open burning is prohibited.
Code Enforcement and Fire Rescue can cite unlawful burning. Reckless burning that escapes and causes damage is a 1st-degree misdemeanor under Fla. Stat. 590.28 with potential restitution. Violators may also be charged the suppression costs of any escaped fire under Fla. Stat. 590.26.
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