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Verify locally. Always confirm requirements with your local building department before building or operating any fire feature.
Overview
Jacksonville is a consolidated city-county (Duval County) with a single building authority. No air quality curtailment program. Building permits for permanent fire features are issued by the City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division. The IFC baseline applies for setbacks. Jacksonville's large lot sizes in most residential areas make setback compliance more achievable than in denser cities. Monitor Florida Forest Service for drought-period burn advisories.
Department Contacts
| Department | Contact | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Building Inspection | coj.net/departments/building-inspection / 904-255-8500 | Building permits |
| Jacksonville Fire Marshal | coj.net/fire | Fire code questions |
| FL Forest Service | floridaforestservice.com | Burn ban status |
Disclaimer: For general informational purposes only. Always verify with local authorities.