Fire pit rules in Duluth, GA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fire pits allowed under International Fire Code §307.4.2 (adopted by Georgia): max 3 ft diameter, 2 ft tall flames, 15 ft from structures. Only seasoned wood or charcoal. Summer burn ban does not apply to recreational fires in approved appliances.
Georgia adopts the International Fire Code. IFC §307.4.2 permits recreational fires with a burn pile not exceeding 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, located 15 feet from any structure or combustible material. Portable outdoor fireplaces (chimineas, commercial fire pits) must be 15 feet from structures per IFC §307.4.3. The GAEPD summer burn ban specifically exempts recreational cooking/warming fires using approved fuels (seasoned wood, charcoal, manufactured logs).
IFC violations: fines $100-$500. Duluth Fire Department may order immediate extinguishment. Escaped fires causing damage trigger civil liability.
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