Outdoor burning rules in Kennesaw, 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.
Cobb County/Kennesaw — open burning allowed Oct 1–Apr 30 from 10 AM to 1 hour before sunset. No permit required for piles <6 ft diameter; larger piles need permit (100 ft from property line, 300 ft from structures). Violations: $100–$1,000 fine.
Kennesaw follows Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services outdoor burning rules. Open burning is permitted October 1 through April 30 from 10 AM until one hour before sunset. Fires smaller than 6x6 feet do not require a permit. Yard waste fires between 6x6 and 12x12 feet require a permit (100 feet from property line, 300 feet from structures; allow 5-7 days for permit). Bonfires require a permit, must be 50 feet from structures and 100 feet from property lines, and must be extinguished by 10:30 PM. Burning of garbage (plastics, tires, furniture) is strictly prohibited year-round. Yard debris moved from another property cannot be burned.
Violations: fines $100–$1,000 and/or up to 6 months in jail.
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