Outdoor burning rules in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody is governed by GAEPD Rule 391-3-1-.02(5) and the Georgia Forestry Commission permit system. A free burn permit is required from the GFC before most outdoor fires. DeKalb County Fire Department also has authority over open burning within city limits.
Georgia's open burning regulations (GAEPD Rule 391-3-1-.02(5)) govern all outdoor burning in Dunwoody. A free permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is required before conducting outdoor burns for land clearing, debris, or brush. Recreational fires in contained fire pits may not require a permit but must comply with safety standards. Burn bans may be imposed during drought or high-fire-danger conditions by the GFC or EPD. DeKalb County Fire and Rescue (770-724-7700) has jurisdiction.
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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