Outdoor burning rules in Miami-Dade 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.
Miami-Dade County Code Section 14-66 restricts outdoor burning. Bonfires require an Open Burn Permit. Residential burning of trash, debris, and yard waste is prohibited. Recreational fires under 3 feet diameter are exempt from permits.
Miami-Dade County Code Chapter 14, Section 14-66 regulates all outdoor burning. Open fires, bonfires, and rubbish fires must be constantly attended until extinguished, with a hose or fire extinguishing equipment readily available. Bonfires and movie or entertainment industry productions require an Open Burn Permit application. Burning of residential trash, garbage, construction debris, leaves, cuttings, yard trimmings, tree stumps, plastic, and pallets is prohibited. Fires must be at least 50 feet from any structure contained in an approved waste burner located at least 15 feet from any structure. Florida Forest Service authorization may be required for larger burns. The Florida Administrative Code 5I-2 governs statewide open burning standards.
Open burning violations are enforced by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Fines and potential criminal charges for unpermitted burning. Environmental violations for burning prohibited materials. FL Forest Service can revoke burn authorizations.
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