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1. Can I have fireworks on the beach or in public parks?

No. All fireworks are prohibited on the beach and in public parks. Only fireworks that are approved by the State Fire Marshal are permitted on private property.

2. Can I burn rubbish, trash or debris outdoors on my property?

Outdoor burning of rubbish, trash or debris is prohibited within the city.

3. Can I have a campfire on the beach?

The Fire Chief may approve a beach fire under issued permit by the Fire Department. A beach fire permit will be conditionally granted with payment of fee and strict adherence to the regulations issued with the permit. Permit will be issued on the day of the requested fire only and shall depend on weather conditions determined by the Fire Department member issuing the permit.

• A ‘Beach Campfire” shall be defined as a small fire, the base of which shall not exceed three feet in diameter, the flames of which shall not exceed three feet in height. The campfire shall be located and surrounded by beach sand only. Bonfires are not permitted.
• The permit fee shall be $30.
• The following regulations shall govern approved conditions for campfire burn permit:
1. No burn permits shall be issued from March 1 through October 31, turtle season, of each year.
2. Beach fire permits for beach campfires shall be permitted only in the area between the north side of Minutemen Causeway and northern boundary of the city.
3. The permit shall be issued on the day of the request depending upon the weather conditions existing or anticipated. If the permit is revoked on site due to wind conditions only, the permit fee will be refunded by mail. There shall be no refunds issued due to rain.
4. Burn permit applicant(s) shall be 18 years of age or older, reside within Brevard County, and produce a valid state issued identification card. A copy of this will be kept on file.
5. Campfires shall be built no farther than 100 feet from a stub-end street or dune crossover and shall be at least 30 feet from any dune crossover or beach vegetation. No more than 1 beach campfire per stub end street shall be permitted.
6. The beach campfire shall have a base not to exceed 3 feet in diameter and the flames shall not exceed 3 feet in height. The fire shall be located in and surrounded by beach sand only. Anything greater shall be considered a bonfire which is prohibited.
7. The permit holder shall be present at all times on the site, and shall have the permit available for inspection. The campfire shall not be left unattended. The campfire shall be fully extinguished (no burning, smoldering, smoking, hot embers or debris) prior to midnight of the permit-issue day. All fire debris shall be removed to a disposal container and the site shall be restored to its natural condition.
8. No flammable or combustible liquids shall be utilized to ignite campfire. A commercially approved charcoal lighter fluid may be used.

4. Where can I have my fire extinguisher filled?

The fire department is not licensed to fill extinguishers, but a list of companies is found in the yellow pages under "fire extinguishers."

5. My smoke detector chirps occasionally, what is wrong?

If this is a battery powered detector, the chirping typically indicates a weak battery. Try replacing the battery, if that does not solve the problem replace the detector.

6. My smoke detector goes off for no reason, but only for a few seconds, what can be wrong?

This may be caused by dust or a small insect in the sensing part of the detector. Try vacuuming the outside of the detector to remove the problem and replace if there is no improvement.