Important Safety Rules and Reminders for Backyard Fire Pits

Published on December 11, 2025

The Melbourne Fire Department would like to remind residents about the rules regarding backyard fire pits that are in place to ensure your safety and the safety of your neighbors:

• Only small recreational or cooking fires (fire pits, small campfires, etc.) are allowed in residential neighborhoods.
• Only charcoal or firewood may be burned.
• Residents are not allowed to burn yard debris, vegetative debris, pressure-treated wood, garbage, household items, plastics, pallets or other chemically treated items.
• Fire pits may be no larger than 3 feet in diameter.
• Flames may be no higher than 3 feet.
• Fires must be kept 25 feet from structures and manned at all times with a water supply.
• Please be mindful of smoke from your fire and do not let it become a nuisance to your neighbors.

If you have questions about residential fires, please contact the Fire Prevention Office at 321-608-7915.