Outdoor Burning

Outdoor Burning Permitted October 1 through April 30 each year

Outdoor Burning is NOT Permitted May 1 through September 30 each year.

Effective May 1 through September 30 each year there is an outdoor burning ban. NO PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.

Burn Permits will be issued by phone for the types of Outdoor Burning only during the period from October 1 through April 30. To obtain a permit during this time period, call:770.305.5468

Reduction of leaves, clippings, brush and limbs on residential properties by the person in contact with the premises.
Disposal of tree limbs from storm damage.
For weed abatement, disease, and pest prevention.
Burning pile size shall be no greater than 10 feet wide, 10 feet long, and 10 feet high or 1000 cubic feet of material. No more than one pile shall be burning at a time.

The following regulations must be observed:

All burning shall take place between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm and all fires shall be completely extinguished by sunset.
All burning shall be conducted at least fifty (50) feet from any structure.
All burning shall be constantly attended until extinguished.
Fire extinguishing equipment such as a garden hose, shovel, rake or other device shall be readily available.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services retains the authority to extinguish any fires in the event that a complaint(s) are received.
Violations are subject to a written citation.

For further information about outdoor burning, contact the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services at 770.305.5414.

A print friendly version of the Outdoor Burning Regulations is available in PDF *format.

Outdoor Burning Regulations * ( 81 KB PDF)

Outdoor Burning Regulations - Spanish Version * ( 81 KB PDF)

For alternatives to outdoor burning, please consider information available at the following websites:

http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/c816-w.html

http://www.gaepd.org/

* Users must have Adobe Acrobat Reader® installed on their computer to view or print this file.This is a free download available through Adobe.

Commercial Burn Permit Information

All contractors must obtain a commercial burn permit and use a Air Curtain Destructor for land clearing. This permit can be acquired at Fayette County Department of Fire & Emergency Services located at 140 Stonewall Avenue, Suite 214, Fayetteville, GA

QUESTIONS REGARDING COMMERCIAL BURNING ? CALL 770.305.5414

Outdoor Burning Safety Tips

Check weather conditions for dry, windy or other poor burning conditions.
Acquire a permit and listen carefully to all information at 770-460-5730, Ext 5468.
Burn ONLY leaves, straw, limbs or other yard debris, never plastics or garbage.
Never use gasoline or other flammables to start your fire.
Never leave a fire unattended.
Have a garden hose or some other means to extinguish and control the fire.
Completely extinguish the fire prior to dark.
Call 911 IMMEDIATELY if you need assistance. DO NOT WAIT.
Comply with the County wide burning ban May 1 through September 30 each year.
Questions about Outdoor Burning? Contact the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services at770.305.5414.


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