Backyard recreational fires are allowed in unincorporated Horry County when contained and supervised. The fire must stay 50 feet from structures and property lines, and Section 20-451 requires it be supervised and under control before you leave the area. No burning during a county burn ban.
Horry County treats a backyard fire as recreational open burning governed by Code Section 20-451. It must be properly contained and monitored, kept 50 feet from any structure and any property line, and the area must be adequately cleared with sufficient equipment and personnel on hand. Only clean natural fuels (firewood, on-site yard debris, untreated lumber) may be burned. The county specifically requires that the fire be supervised and under control before you leave. Notify the SC Forestry Commission first. During a declared burn ban, all backyard fires are prohibited. Beach-city residents should check municipal codes, which may restrict open flames further.
Leaving a fire unattended, exceeding setbacks, or burning during a ban can result in an ordinance summons, fine, or an order to extinguish.
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