MACON, Ga. — As the summer has come and gone, so too does the outdoor burn ban.
The ban, which typically starts on May 1, was lifted on October 1. However, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department has updated criteria for outdoor burning.
Rules for Residential Burning:
- Burning is permitted October 1 through April 30 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 miles per hour, 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.
You can find more details about the rules here.
If you or someone you know is looking to apply for a burn permit, you can apply online or call the Fire Prevention line at (478)751-2700.