Fire Regulations in DeKalb County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of DeKalb County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fireworks
Unincorporated DeKalb County bars consumer fireworks before 10 a.m. and after 9 p.m., with extended hours on July 4, New Year's and other set holidays under § 16-311.
DeKalb County Consumer Fireworks Hours
Some RestrictionsDeKalb County Code § 16-311
It shall be unlawful for a person to ignite or discharge, or cause to be ignited or discharged, any consumer fireworks on any day before 10:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m.; provided, however, it shall be lawful: (1)On January 1, the last Saturday and Sunday in May, July 3, July 4, the first Monday in September, and December 31 of each year after the time of 10:00 a.m. and up to and including the ti...
Smoke Detectors
Every guest room in a DeKalb County hotel, motel or extended-stay hotel must have a hard-wired, tamper-resistant smoke detector powered for at least ten years, installed and approved by the fire marshal.
DeKalb County Hotel Smoke Detectors
Some RestrictionsDeKalb County Code of Ordinances § 18-138(h)
Each new and existing guest room of a hotel, motel, or extended-stay hotel shall be equipped with a hard wired smoke detector or smoke alarms whose device housing is tamper-resistant and is powered by a non-replaceable, non-removable energy source capable of powering the alarm for a minimum of ten (10) years from the manufacture's date on the device. All smoke detectors or alarms must be instal...
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