Fire Regulations in Lancaster County, SC (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Recreational campfires and fire pits used for warmth or ceremonies are exempt from Lancaster County's sunset-to-sunrise no-burn window under Code § 14-104. Yard-debris and other open burns on residential property must still sit at least 35 feet from any structure and 50 feet from the property line under Section 14-102, with adequate spacing to stop the fire spreading.
Lancaster County SC Fire Pit Setback Rule
Some RestrictionsLancaster County Code §§ 14-102, 14-104
Open burning of leaves, tree branches, or yard trimmings on the premises of private residences and burned on those premises, must be located not less than thirty-five (35) feet from any structure and not less than fifty (50) feet from the property line and adequate provision is made to prevent the fire from spreading within twenty-five (25) feet of any structure. ... Smoke production must be su...
Fireworks
Sec. 24-3(6) bars possessing fireworks, explosives, firearms or air guns in any Lancaster County park or recreation area, unless authorized park personnel, law enforcement, or a permitted user in a designated area is involved. The county code prints no separate county-wide fireworks ordinance outside this parks rule.
Lancaster County Park Fireworks Ban
Significant RestrictionsLancaster County Code §§ 24-3(6), 24-4
(6)Possessing any firearm (in contradiction to any provision of the Code of Laws of South Carolina pertaining to firearms), air gun, explosive, or firework, except by duly authorized park personnel, law enforcement officers, or persons using areas specifically designated by the director of the parks and recreation department for use of firearms, air guns, fireworks, or explosives. ... Any perso...
Outdoor Burning
Unincorporated Lancaster County bans open burning outright unless it fits an exception in Code Article V. Section 14-101 makes kindling or maintaining any open fire unlawful except as the article allows, Section 14-106 lists materials that can never be burned, and Section 14-108 lets county fire officials vote to impose a burning ban when conditions turn hazardous.
Lancaster County SC Open Burning Ban
Significant RestrictionsLancaster County Code §§ 14-101, 14-106, 14-108
No person shall kindle or maintain any open burning or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained within the unincorporated areas of the county, except as stated in this article. ... (a)The following materials shall not be burned: any hazardous or toxic substance, asphalt and asphaltic materials, paint, plastics, metals, treated wood, paper, petroleum products, demolition debris, dead ...
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