Fire Regulations in Dougherty County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Dougherty County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dougherty County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Outdoor Burning
Unincorporated Dougherty County does not print a blanket open-burning ban, but the Albany Fire Department charges for the permit inspection it requires before commercial burning: Sec. 2-7-7(c) sets a flat $50.00 fee for permitting an inspection for commercial burning, with the resulting permit valid for 30 days at each location.
Commercial Burning Permit Fee in Dougherty County
Some RestrictionsDougherty County Code § 2-7-7(c)
The Albany Fire Department in providing and affording fire protection in the unincorporated areas of Dougherty County, Georgia, is hereby authorized to impose the following user fees within the unincorporated areas of the county: ... (c)A flat fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for permitting an inspection for commercial burning. The permit will be valid for a period of thirty (30) days from the dat...
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