Outdoor burning rules in Smyrna, 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.
Smyrna Code Ch. 50, §50-7 — residential burn permits required Oct 1–Mar 30 for fires >3 ft diameter; clean wood only; 9 AM to 1 hour before sunset. No leaves, no debris from other properties.
Smyrna's outdoor burning ordinance (Chapter 50, Fire Prevention, §50-7) allows residential open burning only from October 1 through March 30. A seasonal Residential Burn Permit from the Smyrna Fire Marshal's Office is required for fires with a total fuel area larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. Permits allow clean wood only, from 9 AM until one hour before sunset. Prohibited: burning of leaves, wood larger than 6 inches in diameter, plastic, rubber, rubbish, or trash. Petroleum-based products (tires, plastics, shingles) are strictly banned. The Fire Marshal may ban burning at any time based on atmospheric conditions or neighboring health impacts. Commercial/multi-family recreational fires require a special use permit (14-day advance notice required).
Violations result in fines and/or other penalties under Ch. 50.
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