Registration: You may submit your beach fire registration no more than 5 days before your event.
Proof of Registration: You must keep a copy of your registration with you and show it to law enforcement or fire officials if asked.
Location: Fires are only allowed in approved areas located east of the Coastal Setback Line within unincorporated Brevard County.
Hours of Operation: All fires must be completely out by 11:00 PM on the night of the event. There must be no burning, smoking, smoldering, or hot embers left. Once the fire is cold to the touch, the remains must be placed in a trash receptacle,
leaving the beach in its natural condition.
Supervision and Safety: A responsible adult (18 years or older) must attend the fire at all times. Fires must be no more than 150 feet from a stub-end street or dune crossover and at least 25 feet away from any structure or flammable
material. You must have a way to put out the fire nearby, such as a bucket of water, rake, or shovel.
Fire Size and Materials: The fire may be no larger than 3 feet wide by 2 feet tall. Larger fires are considered bonfires and are not allowed. Fires must be built in and surrounded by beach sand only.
Do not burn
pallets, Christmas trees, yard waste, pressure-treated wood, or any materials other than clean, cut firewood.
Weather Restrictions: Fires are not allowed when onshore winds exceed 15 miles per hour or when the Forestry KBDI (drought index) is over 500.
Authority to Prohibit: Any fire official may stop or ban open fires if weather or local conditions make them dangerous. If state or local authorities issue special rules or restrictions on burning, no fires may be started.
Agreement: By starting a beach fire, you agree to follow all these rules. Failure to comply may result in legal action. You must also follow all other applicable open burning regulations.
Other Requirements: Check with Brevard County Natural Resources and Parks & Recreation to make sure their requirements are also met.
No fires are allowed from March 1 through October 31 each year due to sea turtle nesting season.