Fire Regulations in Johnston County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Johnston County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Johnston County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Outdoor Burning
Johnston County Code § 20-37(11) prohibits open burning of solid waste, citing the state air quality rule 15A NCAC 20.1903. Anyone who illegally burns solid waste, tires, asbestos-containing material, paint, or similar debris to get rid of it faces escalating civil penalties under § 20-35.
Open Burning Ban in Johnston County
Heavy RestrictionsJohnston County Code § 20-37(11)
(11) Open burning of solid waste is prohibited pursuant to 15A NCAC 20.1903.
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