With the outdoor burn ban being lifted as of October 1, our Fire Department would like to share the updated criteria for outdoor burning.

 Residents can apply for a burn permit by clicking here, or you can contact our Fire Prevention line at 478-751-2700.

Rules for Residential Burning

– Burning is permitted October 1st through April 30th only.

– Burning is allowed only between 9 a.m. and sunset.

– You may only burn natural vegetative materials from your property on your property.

– Burn piles may not exceed 6x6x3 feet.

– The fire location must be a minimum of 50 feet from any structure and 50 feet from all property lines.

– A competent adult must be present to guard the burn the entire time the fire is burning.

– A functional garden hose or another method of extinguishment must be present to control or extinguish the fire.

– The fire must be completely out before dark, with no smoldering or hot coals remaining.

– Burning is not permitted when sustained winds are greater than 10 MPH or on days when atmospheric conditions cause smoke to remain low.

– Fires may not be started with petroleum-based products such as kerosene, gas , diesel, lighter fluid etc.

– Do not burn any building materials, furniture, plastics, clothing, rubber or tires, newspapers, household garbage, or boxes.

Commercial Burn Permits/Air Curtain Burns

– Commercial operators are required to have a site visit before a permit can be issued. Please contact the Fire Prevention/Community Risk Reduction office at 478-751-2700 to complete the application process and schedule the site visit.