Fire Regulations in Wayne County, MI (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Wayne County, Michigan.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wayne County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Outdoor Burning

Wayne County's Air Pollution ordinance bars anyone from installing, using or operating a waste-burning device, such as a backyard burn barrel or trash incinerator, to burn garbage, refuse or other combustible waste unless it falls into one of eight narrow, permitted categories. The county's Air Quality Management Division enforces the ban under Chapter 89 of the county code.

Waste Burning Restrictions in Wayne County, MI

Heavy Restrictions

Wayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 89, § 89-144

(a) Prohibition. A person shall not cause or permit the use, installation or operation of any waste-burning emission source or equipment except: (1) Commercial and industrial waste-burning sources; (2) Crematory and pathological burning equipment designed and used for the burning of human and animal remains consisting of carcasses, organs, and solid organic wastes from hospitals, laboratories, ...

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Fire Regulations by City in Wayne County

4 cities in Wayne County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

DetroitPop. 639,111

4 verified rules • Fire Pits & Backyard Fires, Fireworks

DearbornPop. 109,976

5 verified rules • Fire Pits & Backyard Fires, Fireworks

LivoniaPop. 95,535

2 verified rules • Fireworks, Propane Storage

WestlandPop. 84,094

2 verified rules • Fireworks, Smoke Detectors

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