Florida Open Burning Authorization Requirements

F.S. 590.125 590.125 Open burning authorized by the Florida Forest Service. — (1) DEFINITIONS. — As used in this section, the term: (a) “Certified pile burner” means an individual who successfully completes the pile burning certification program of the Florida Forest Service and possesses a valid pile burner certification number. (b) “Certified pile burning” means a pile burn conducted in accordance with a written pile burning plan by a certified pile burner. (c) “Certified prescribed burn manager” means an individual who successfully completes the certified prescribed burning program of the Florida Forest Service and possesses a valid certification number. (d) “Certified prescribed burning” means prescribed burning in accordance with a written prescription conducted by a certified prescribed burn manager. (e) “Contained” means that fire and smoldering exist entirely within established or natural firebreaks. (f) “Completed” means that for: 1. Broadcast burning, no continued lateral movement of fire across the authorized area into entirely unburned fuels within the authorized area. 2. Certified pile burning or pile burning, no visible flames exist. 3. Certified pile burning or pile burning in an area designated as smoke sensitive by the Florida Forest Service, no visible flames, smoke, or emissions exist.