5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Cobb County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Cobb County recreational fires (clean wood only, ≤3 ft diameter, ≤2 ft height) are year-round and exempt from seasonal burn ban. Must be attended; 25 ft from structures; 10 AM–10:30 PM only.
Cobb County ordinance bans consumer fireworks 9 PM–10 AM daily. GA state law permits adults 18+ on certain holidays 10 AM–9 PM. Prohibited at all Cobb County parks without special permit.
Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services enforces Int'l Fire Code defensible-space standards. Open burning requires a permit from GA Forestry Commission and is banned May 1–Sept 30 in Cobb (EPD 13-county metro rule).
Cobb County §54-117 — outdoor burning Oct 1–Apr 30; 10 AM to 1 hour before sunset; fires <6x6 ft no permit; larger fires require permit (100 ft from property line, 300 ft from structures). Violations: $100–$1,000.
Cobb County is not in a designated wildfire hazard zone. Metro Atlanta suburban density and climate reduce wildfire risk. Georgia Forestry Commission burn permits still required for outdoor burning. Kennesaw Mountain area has elevated wildland-urban interface risk.
4 cities in Cobb County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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