5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Harrison County, Mississippi.
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Harrison County allows recreational fire pits with 25-foot setbacks from structures and property lines, max 3-foot diameter. Gulf Coast humidity reduces wildfire risk but MS Forestry Commission burn bans during drought override local permissions. Beachfront fires require Gulfport/Biloxi special permits.
Harrison County follows Mississippi's permissive fireworks laws. MS Code Ann. §45-13-7 allows consumer fireworks sales and use with local municipalities setting time and place restrictions.
Harrison County requires property owners to maintain defensible space and clear excessive vegetation under local property maintenance codes and MS Forestry Commission guidelines.
Harrison County prohibits open burning within municipal limits of Gulfport, Biloxi, and other cities. Rural unincorporated areas allow yard waste burning with MS Forestry Commission permit. MDEQ bans trash, tire, and construction debris burning with fines up to $25,000/day.
Harrison County not typically classified as high wildfire risk; Gulf Coast humidity reduces fire danger. MS Forestry Commission issues burn bans during drought. DeSoto National Forest areas north of county may have WUI concerns. No defensible space mandates.
3 cities in Harrison County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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