Fire Regulations in Georgetown, TX (2026)
8 verified fire regulations for Georgetown, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Georgetown allows backyard fire pits and chimeneas without a separate permit, but the Fire Department sets clearance distances. Portable outdoor fires (fire pits and chimeneas) must keep 15 feet of clearance from structures; recreational fires built directly on the ground must be 25 feet away. A burn ban suspends recreational fires.
Georgetown Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Georgetown bans fireworks within the city limits and in unincorporated areas within 5,000 feet of the city limits under Chapter 8.08 of the Code of Ordinances. Only professional, licensed displays are allowed. The maximum fine is $2,000, and parents may be cited for letting minors use fireworks.
Georgetown Fireworks Rules
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Georgetown Code Compliance enforces weed and grass limits under Sec. 8.20.0100: grass or weeds taller than 6 inches on a developed lot, or 12 inches on an undeveloped lot, are a violation. Owners must keep the area from their property line to the curb clear of tall vegetation and brush.
Georgetown Brush & Vegetation Clearance Rules
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Open burning inside Georgetown requires an operational permit under Sec. 8.04.050, which amends Section 105.5.34 of the adopted fire code. The Fire Department offers residential, commercial, bonfire and prescribed-burn permits with varying fees. Prohibited materials include tires, plastics and treated lumber, and burning is barred during a burn ban.
Georgetown Outdoor Burning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Georgetown does not publish a dedicated Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) overlay ordinance. Wildfire risk is managed through Williamson County burn bans, the city's fire code burning permits, and vegetation-maintenance rules. During a county burn ban, outdoor burning is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500.
Georgetown Wildfire & Burn Ban Rules
Some RestrictionsSmoke Detectors
Georgetown enforces smoke alarm requirements through its adopted International Fire Code and building codes, layered on top of Texas Property Code rental requirements. Texas law requires landlords to install and maintain working smoke alarms outside each bedroom in rental units; new construction follows the adopted fire and building codes.
Georgetown Smoke Detector Rules
Some RestrictionsBackyard Fires
Small backyard recreational fires for warmth, cooking or ceremony are allowed in Georgetown without a permit if kept to 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height, with 25 feet of clearance from structures. Larger open burns need a permit, and all recreational fires are barred during a burn ban.
Georgetown Backyard Fire Rules
Some RestrictionsPropane Storage
Propane and LP-gas storage in Georgetown is governed primarily by the Texas Railroad Commission's statewide LP-Gas safety rules (based on NFPA 58) and by the city's adopted International Fire Code. Larger installations require permits and Fire Marshal review; the city directs commercial projects to coordinate with Georgetown Fire.
Georgetown Propane & LP-Gas Storage Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Williamson County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Georgetown city rules.
Fire Regulations in Williamson County →