Fire pit rules in Clayton County, GA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Small recreational and cooking fires are allowed in Clayton County as long as they are attended and controlled. Open burning of natural vegetation must stay at least 25 feet from any structure or property line, and burning yard debris is banned May 1 through September 30.
Clayton County distinguishes recreational fires from open burning of vegetation. The Georgia EPD open-burning rules exempt recreational activities such as campfires and grilling, so a contained backyard fire pit used for warmth or cooking is generally permitted. If you burn natural yard vegetation, the county open-burning ordinance (Chapter 42, Article IV) requires the fire be at least 25 feet from any structure or property line, attended, and sized so it can be easily controlled. During the summer ozone burn ban (May 1-Sept 30) burning yard and land-clearing debris is prohibited, though recreational fires remain allowed. Never burn trash, tires, plastics, lumber or household garbage.
Illegal open burning is reported to 911 and violations of Chapter 42 carry a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 per violation, plus state EPD penalties during the burn ban.
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