Outdoor Fireplace Permits and Code Basics

The basics of permits, placement and clearances for outdoor fireplaces in Northeast Florida.

An outdoor fireplace is a permanent structure, and often involves gas and electrical work too. That means permits, placement rules and clearances. Here are the basics we plan for. Your exact requirements depend on your county, the fireplace type and your HOA.

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What We Plan For

Permits. The structure and any gas or electrical work are typically permitted. Gas connections are made by our licensed gas trade partners.
Clearances. Distance from the house, structures, overhangs, trees and property lines.
Under a roof. Fireplaces under a gazebo or covered patio are designed with the structure.
Burn rules. Wood-burning fireplaces follow local recreational burn rules and burn bans.
HOA review. Fireplaces are commonly reviewed for placement and height.

NAHB counts outdoor fireplaces among the home features that have grown most in popularity over the past decade.

Before leaving a fire, NFPA advises dousing it with water and making sure the area is cool to the touch.

Local Rules

See our Duval County fire pit and fireplace rules guide and the county permit guides.

Why AY Luxury Designs

You design it with the founder. Amany Youssef designs every project with you in person and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We manage every step, from design to final inspection. We handle the AutoCAD design, the HOA paperwork, the engineering, the permits and the build. We handle electrical work with our licensed electrical partner, and gas and plumbing with our licensed trade partners.
Built for Florida. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.

Our Design-Build Process

Design session with Amany. Your project starts at our Jacksonville design studio, where you sit down with founder Amany Youssef and watch your project take shape live on screen in AutoCAD.
Free AutoCAD design and a custom quote. You get to-scale 3D renderings and a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation, so you know exactly what you're getting.
In-home design visit. Amany comes to your home for an in-person walkthrough, so we look at the project together where you're most comfortable, finalize the details and choose your colors and finishes.
Engineering, HOA and permits handled. We get the necessary engineered documents for every permitted structure, prepare your HOA/ARB package and pull the permits.
Build. We can start most projects within two to four weeks. Our crews follow a build process we've refined over many projects, and you get daily updates.
The AY Advantage. You hold back the final 5% for seven days after completion, so we can take care of any touch-ups before you sign off.

Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Related Projects

Black cypress pergola and custom stone wood-burning fireplace, Eagle Landing (Orange Park) A custom cypress pergola finished in black over a paver lanai extension. The focal point is a custom stone wood-burning fireplace, flanked by seating walls, with lighting to finish.

Composite-roof screen room with fireplace and two outdoor kitchens, St. Augustine A large composite-roof screen room with our expanded-view upgrade, a warm wood ceiling and a motorized retractable screen. Inside, a linear fireplace in stone veneer with a TV anchors the room, with two outdoor kitchens and a stone hot tub build-up, and lighting ties the whole backyard together at night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for an outdoor fireplace? Usually, yes. The structure and any gas or electrical work are typically permitted. We handle the permits.

What are the fire pit rules in Northeast Florida? Fire features have local rules for placement and use, and burning can be restricted when conditions are dry. We design with your county's rules and your HOA guidelines in mind and permit what needs permitting.

Can you wire an outdoor TV under a covered patio? Yes. We plan power and mounting for outdoor TVs and fireplace walls during design.