Hialeah enforces the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC) adopted under FL §633.202, which incorporates NFPA 1 (Fire Code). NFPA 1 §10.10 / IFC §308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking and LP-gas grills on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction in buildings with 3+ dwelling units. Single-family backyard grilling is permitted.
Hialeah fire code enforcement follows the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), adopted under FL Statute §633.202, which incorporates NFPA 1 (Fire Code) and references IFC requirements. The Hialeah Fire Department enforces the FFPC within the city, with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue providing mutual aid and county-level fire marshal services. NFPA 1 §10.10 (commonly referenced as §10.10.6 in earlier editions) and IFC §308.1.4 prohibit the use of open-flame cooking devices, charcoal burners, or other open-flame appliances on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction in buildings with three or more dwelling units. Exemptions: (1) one- and two-family dwellings; (2) balconies served by automatic fire-suppression systems; (3) listed electric grills; (4) LP-gas grills containing no more than 1 lb of LP-gas (small camp-style units). LP-gas cylinder storage under NFPA 58 prohibits indoor storage of LP-gas cylinders larger than 1 lb — cylinders must be stored outdoors, upright, in a ventilated area at least 5 feet from any building opening. At single-family Hialeah residences, normal backyard grilling is unrestricted. During hurricane preparedness, residents should secure or remove propane tanks before a storm — flying tanks cause severe damage and the city may issue pre-storm advisories.
Use of prohibited grill on a multi-unit balcony: Hialeah Fire Marshal citation, removal order. Building owners can be cited for tolerating known violations. LP-gas cylinder stored indoors: NFPA 58 violation with enforcement and removal.
Hialeah, FL
Hialeah follows Miami-Dade Code §33-124.1 for commercial-vehicle parking in residential zones: Cat. 1 (taxis/marked vans under 8 ft): max 2 per home; Cat. 2 ...
Hialeah, FL
Hialeah driveways follow county standards: 20 feet minimum for two-way, 14 feet for one-way. Vehicles must not block sidewalks or rights-of-way.
Hialeah, FL
Hialeah allows chain link, concrete block, wood, and aluminum per Section 33-11. All must meet HVHZ wind standards. Concrete block most common in South Florida.
Hialeah, FL
Hialeah requires building permits for retaining walls per the Florida Building Code. Walls over 4 feet in height require engineered plans. All retaining wall...
Hialeah, FL
Dogs in Hialeah must be leashed off private property under Miami-Dade Section 5-20. Unsterilized: $150 fine. Sterilized: $50. Off-leash in designated parks o...
Hialeah, FL
Hialeah enforces the Florida Building Code Residential Section R314 and NFPA 72 for smoke alarms. Alarms are required in every sleeping room, outside sleepin...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Miami-Dade County.
See how other cities in Miami-Dade County handle bbq & propane rules.
See how Hialeah's bbq & propane rules rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.