Fire pit rules in Alpharetta, GA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fire pits in Fulton County must comply with Georgia EPD Open Burning Rules and IFC §307. Pits over 3 ft diameter or burning anything other than seasoned firewood require a permit.
Under Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(5), recreational fires for cooking, ceremony, or warmth using only seasoned firewood (not waste, garbage, plastic, or treated wood) are exempt from open-burning prohibitions year-round. Fire-pit fuel pile must not exceed 3 ft diameter and 2 ft height. International Fire Code §307.4.2 (adopted by Fulton County) requires the pit to be at least 25 ft from any structure. Burning is suspended county-wide during EPD-declared air quality action days.
Violations of EPD open-burning rules are misdemeanors under O.C.G.A. §12-9-23 with fines up to $25,000 per day for serious violations. Routine pit violations result in extinguishment order.
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