Fire pit rules in Horry County, SC — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
In unincorporated Horry County, backyard fire pits and recreational fires are permitted if contained, monitored and kept clear. The county requires the fire to sit at least 50 feet from any structure and at least 50 feet from any property line, and it must never be left unattended.
Horry County Fire Rescue regulates open and recreational burning under Code of Ordinances Chapter 20, Article IX, Section 20-451. A fire pit is treated as recreational burning: it is allowed when properly contained and supervised, but the 50-foot separation from structures and property lines applies. The landowner must authorize the burning, adequate equipment and personnel must be on hand, and the fire must be supervised and fully controlled before you leave. During a county burn ban, no outdoor burning of any kind is allowed. City residents (Myrtle Beach, Conway) should confirm municipal fire rules, which can be stricter.
Non-compliance may result in an ordinance summons or fine, and Fire Rescue can order the fire extinguished. Burning during a declared burn ban is prohibited entirely.
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