Outdoor burning rules in Brevard 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.
Brevard County requires Florida Forest Service authorization for all open burning in unincorporated areas. County Code Section 50 authorizes burn bans during drought conditions. Barrier island communities and Kennedy Space Center buffer zones have additional restrictions due to wildlife habitat sensitivity.
FL Administrative Code 5I-2 regulates outdoor burning statewide. Burning garbage, construction debris, and hazardous materials is always prohibited. Brevard County may prohibit all outdoor burning within city limits except recreational fires. The FL Division of Forestry issues burning authorizations for agricultural and land management purposes. Burn bans imposed during drought conditions. Yard waste burning may be restricted in urban areas. Florida’s air quality is monitored by FL DEP.
FL FS §590 violations: misdemeanor penalties. Unauthorized burning: fines up to $500. Fire damage to others’ property: civil and criminal liability.
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