Fire pit rules in Kennesaw, GA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Year-round recreational fires (outdoor fireplaces, chimeneas, fire bowls, barbecue grills/pits with clean wood) exempt from seasonal burn ban in Kennesaw/Cobb County. Must be attended; 25+ feet from structures.
Recreational fires and bonfires using only clean wood or logs — including outdoor fireplaces, chimeneas, fire bowls, and barbecue pits/grills — are exempt from Kennesaw/Cobb County's seasonal burn ordinance and permitted year-round. Fires must be attended by a responsible adult, located a safe distance from structures (minimum 25 feet recommended), and equipped with a water source or extinguisher. No burning of garbage, trash, plastics, or other prohibited materials even in a fire pit. Not permitted on windy days or when atmospheric conditions cause smoke to remain near the ground.
Open burning violation: $250 to $500. Burning during ban: up to $1,000. Negligent fire: criminal liability possible.
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