Outdoor burning rules in Gwinnett County, 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.
Gwinnett is one of 54 GA counties under the GAEPD summer burn ban May 1-Sept 30 each year. Yard debris burning prohibited during that window. Outside the ban, burn permits required from GA Forestry Commission.
Under GAEPD Rule 391-3-1-.02(5)(b)(ii), burning of yard and land-clearing debris is banned in Gwinnett from May 1 through Sept 30 to reduce ozone precursors in metro Atlanta. From Oct 1-April 30, residents must obtain a free permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission (GaTrees.org or 1-877-OK2-BURN) before burning natural vegetation. Construction debris, tires, plastic, and household trash are prohibited year-round. Burning must be >25 feet from structures and attended at all times.
GAEPD violations: civil penalties up to $25,000/day. Gwinnett Fire code violations: misdemeanor citation, fines and potential response-cost recovery for uncontrolled fires.
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