Outdoor burning rules in Brookhaven, GA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Outdoor burning in Brookhaven is governed by GAEPD Rule 391-3-1-.02(5) and the Georgia Forestry Commission permit system. A free burn permit from the GFC is required for most outdoor fires. DeKalb County Fire and Rescue has jurisdiction for fires within city limits.
Georgia's open burning regulations (GAEPD Rule 391-3-1-.02(5)) govern all outdoor burning in Brookhaven. A free permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission is required before most outdoor burns for land clearing or debris. Recreational fires in contained fire pits may be allowed without a permit subject to safety standards. Burn bans may be imposed during drought or high-fire-danger periods. DeKalb County Fire and Rescue (770-724-7700) has local fire authority.
Illegal burning: $250 to $1,000. Burning during ban: up to $1,000 and possible criminal charges. Environmental damage: additional liability.
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