Outdoor burning rules in York County, SC — 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 is legal in unincorporated York County under state rules, but S.C. Code 48-35-10 requires Forestry Commission notification before burning near woodlands, and drought burn bans can prohibit all outdoor fires countywide.
Two layers govern open burning. The South Carolina Forestry Commission handles woodland fire: S.C. Code 48-35-10 makes it unlawful to start a fire in or next to woodlands, brush, or grass without first notifying the Commission and clearing a firebreak. SCDHEC's open-burning rule, Regulation 61-62.2, controls what may burn, allowing yard debris and prohibiting household trash, tires, and treated wood. When drought sets in, the Forestry Commission or Governor issues a burn ban that halts all outdoor burning across York County until conditions ease. Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and other municipalities enforce their own open-burning ordinances inside city limits.
Burning during a Forestry Commission or gubernatorial burn ban is a misdemeanor, as is burning prohibited materials under SCDHEC Regulation 61-62.2. The burner also bears the cost of any escaped fire.
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