Fire Regulations in Franklin County, KY (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky.
Verified from official government sources
Outdoor Burning
In unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, the County Judge/Executive can proclaim an extraordinary fire hazard when the state Division of Forestry gives notice. While the proclamation is in effect, no one can light or maintain an open fire anywhere in the county, on pain of a fine up to $500 per offense.
Franklin County, Kentucky Open Burning Ban Rule
Some RestrictionsFranklin County Code §§ 91.50-91.52, 91.99(E)
Whenever the Division of Forestry of the commonwealth notifies the county that an extraordinary fire hazard exists in the county, as determined by the National Fire Danger Rating System, and fire occurrence, the County Judge/ Executive may proclaim such condition to exist in the county. ... No person shall, when a proclamation as provided for in § 91.50 of this chapter has been issued, light or...
Smoke Detectors
The only smoke detector mandate in the Franklin County Code applies to short-term rentals in unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky: each rental must provide an evacuation plan and smoke detectors in compliance with the Kentucky Residential Code. The annual registration form is the check that the detectors are in place.
Smoke Detector Rule for Franklin County, Kentucky Short-Term Rentals
Some RestrictionsFranklin County Code § 155.089, note (27)(g)
(g) Each short-term rental shall provide an evacuation plan and provide smoke detectors in compliance with the Kentucky Residential Code.
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