Fire Regulations in Macon-Bibb County, GA (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Macon-Bibb County bans consumer fireworks between 9:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. except on January 1, July 3, July 4 and December 31, when the county code extends the window under state law to as late as midnight, plus a special use permit exception.
Macon-Bibb County Fireworks Hours Limit
Some RestrictionsMacon-Bibb County Code of Ordinances Sec. 15-26(b)(11)
(11)Fireworks. With the exception of the issuance of a special use permit, and the dates of January 1, July 3, July 4, and December 31, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, partnership, or the like to use, ignite, explode, or cause to be detonated any consumer fireworks as defined in O.C.G.A. § 25-10-1 during the hours of 9:00 pm and 11:59 pm. On January 1, July ...
Outdoor Burning
Macon-Bibb County makes it unlawful to conduct any type of outdoor burning without first getting approval from the Fire Department's Bureau of Fire Prevention. The Bureau enforces this rule under the county's adopted Georgia State Minimum Standard Fire Code and Macon-Bibb County Fire Prevention Code.
Macon-Bibb Outdoor Burning Permit Rule
Significant RestrictionsMacon-Bibb County Code §§ 10-1(c), 10-15
(c)The Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is hereby vested with full authority and power to enforce the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code. The chief and members of that bureau are authorized to administer the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code, and to make inspections and to take such action as is necessary, proper and convenient to cause violators of th...
Smoke Detectors
Macon-Bibb County Code Section 13-24(10) requires every manufactured home, mobile home, and pre-owned manufactured home relocated in the former unincorporated Bibb County area to have an operable battery-powered smoke detector in each bedroom and in the kitchen before the county will issue a certificate of occupancy.
Macon-Bibb Smoke Detectors in Manufactured Homes
Some RestrictionsMacon-Bibb County Code § 13-24(10)
Sec. 13-24. - Minimum health and safety standards. All manufactured homes, mobile homes, and pre-owned manufactured homes shall comply with the following before being issued a certificate of occupancy by the department of business development services for Macon-Bibb County: ... (10)Smoke detectors. Each manufactured home, mobile home, or pre-owned manufactured home shall contain one operable ba...
Propane Storage
Macon-Bibb County keeps outdoor aboveground propane and other fuel-gas tanks at least 500 feet from any residential district under Section 23.21.02 of the Land Development Resolution. The rule covers gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas, oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids or gases, and every tank must also meet EPA and Georgia State Fire Marshal specifications.
Macon-Bibb County Propane Tank Setback Rule
Some RestrictionsMacon-Bibb County Comprehensive Land Development Resolution § 23.21.02
Section 23.21.02. - Aboveground Tank Storage. Where permitted, outside aboveground tanks for the storage of gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas, oil, ethanol or other inflammable liquids or gases shall not be located within five hundred (500) feet of any residential district. All tanks must meet the standards and specifications established by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Georgia State...
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