| Date: | Sun Oct 01, 2023, 9:15 AM | | Subject: | Open burning season in Gwinnett runs from October 1 through April 30. |
Rules for outdoor burning:
1. Burning shall be conducted during daylight hours only, Monday through Saturday.Burning is NOT allowed after dark or on Sundays.This rule applies only if the day has not been designated as a "no burn" day
2. Burning shall be of natural fallen vegetation, such as limbs, leaves and twigs.Burning trash or other materials is not allowed
3. Burning shall be in small piles, maximum size is three-feet by three-feet
4. The burn pile shall be at least 50 feet from any structure
5. The burn pile shall be constantly attended (supervised) and a water source, such as a garden hose that can reach the burn pile.Firefighters also suggest having a portable fire extinguisher close by
6. The burn pile shall be completely extinguished before dusk. Burning after dark is not allowed
Outdoor burning restrictions:
1. Outdoor burning is NOT allowed after dark or on Sundays
2. No outdoor burning is allowed if winds exceed 15 miles per hour.Never conduct an outdoor burn on a windy day!Steady winds contribute to the fast spread of fires
3. No outdoor burning when it is overcast, raining or foggy.Burning is only allowed on clear days with little or no cloud cover.Burning is not allowed within 24 hours after a period of rain. This causes the smoke to bank-down closer to the ground, presenting a hazard
4. No burning of household garbage. Only natural/fallen yard vegetation is allowed. This includes limbs, leaves and twigs
5. No burning is allowed if the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services or a representative from the CRR-Fire Marshal's Office deems the burn to be offensive to others or poses a health risk to people in the area.
For additional information on outdoor debris burning or to find out when burning is allowed, please go to the Community Risk Reduction/Fire Marshal's website at www.gwinnettfiremarshal.com or call the Burn Information Line at 678.518.4979.
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/splashpages/burn
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