Outdoor burning rules in Senoia, 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.
Georgia requires a Georgia Forestry Commission permit for most outdoor burning and imposes a statewide summer burn ban in 54 metro counties to control ozone pollution.
Under O.C.G.A. 12-6-90 and Georgia EPD Rule 391-3-1-.02(5), outdoor burning is regulated statewide. The Georgia Forestry Commission requires permits for hand-piled vegetation burns, obtainable free at GaTrees.org or by calling 1-877-OK-2-BURN. From May 1 through September 30, the state EPD prohibits open burning in 54 metro Atlanta-area counties to reduce ground-level ozone. Year-round prohibitions apply to burning trash, lumber, tires, plastics, and construction debris anywhere in Georgia.
Burning without a permit or during prohibited periods carries fines up to $25,000 per day under O.C.G.A. 12-6-92 and EPD enforcement, plus liability for fire suppression costs.
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