Fire Regulations in Darlington County, SC (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Darlington County, South Carolina.
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Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Unincorporated Darlington County exempts recreational and warming fires kept in a pit, barrel or other noncombustible enclosure from its general open-burning restrictions, as long as they are done in a safe manner. The county fire chief, sheriff's office and codes enforcement staff enforce the open-burning article, but the code sets no specific setback distance for a backyard fire pit the way it does for burning yard debris.
Darlington County Fire Pit Rules
Light RestrictionsDarlington County Code § 26-2(a), (b), (i)(2), (n)
(a)No person shall kindle or maintain any open burning or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained within the unincorporated areas of the county, except as stated in this article. ... Recreational fire. A fire contained within a pit, barrel, or other noncombustible enclosure for the purpose of pleasure, religious, ceremonial or other similar purposes. ... Warming fire. A fire contain...
Fireworks
Unincorporated Darlington County bans the sale, possession, discharge or use of fireworks within one mile of the Darlington Raceway grandstand during any period tied to a scheduled public event, plus the 24 hours before and after. County council can extend the same ban with posted warning signs to other areas for a large public assembly. No blanket countywide fireworks ban exists outside these designated times and places.
Darlington County Fireworks Restrictions
Significant RestrictionsDarlington County Code §§ 26-1, 1-8
(a)At the times and places specified in this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell, possess, discharge or use any fireworks, bombs, rockets, firecrackers or any other similar substances. (b)The restrictions set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall apply to the Darlington International Raceway and any location within a radius of one mile of its grandstand during any perio...
Outdoor Burning
Unincorporated Darlington County allows residents and businesses to burn leaves, tree branches and yard trimmings on their own property, but only if the fire stays at least 25 feet from any structure or road, or 50 feet if that structure is a dwelling or business. Several materials are always off-limits, including tires, treated wood, paint, plastics and asphalt. The county fire chief can shut all open burning down when conditions turn hazardous.
Darlington County Open Burning Rules
Some RestrictionsDarlington County Code § 26-2(a), (c), (f)
(a)No person shall kindle or maintain any open burning or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained within the unincorporated areas of the county, except as stated in this article. ... (c)Open burning on the premises of private residences and businesses. Open burning of leaves, tree branches and yard trimmings originating on the premises of private residences or businesses and burned ...
Smoke Detectors
Every mobile and manufactured home in unincorporated Darlington County must have a listed, working smoke detector installed as the manufacturer specifies before Codes Enforcement will approve it as habitable, and the alarm must sound audibly when triggered.
Smoke Detector Rule for Mobile Homes
Some RestrictionsDarlington County Development Standards Ordinance, Appendix A § 13.7(5)
5.Smoke detector. Every mobile home and manufactured home shall be provided with an approved listed smoke detector, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and listing. When activated, the detector shall provide an audible alarm.
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