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Types of Fires Allowed All Year

June 1, 2009

Certain types of fires are allowed all year, even during the burn ban.

Recreational fire means an outdoor fire in which only logs or clean wood are being burned and has a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height for pleasure, religious ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes, and which is not used to dispose of garbage or yard waste.
Recreational fires are allowed between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
No recreational burning is allowed on windy days (10 mph or higher) or on days when the atmospheric conditions (cloudy, overcast, or raining) would cause the smoke to remain low to the ground.
Recreational fires must be attended by an adult who must be watching the fire at all times. Never leave the fire unattended.
A water hose or fire extinguisher must be on hand that can reach the fire, and can be ready to use if needed.
Recreational fires must be at least 25 feet from all structures.
Recreational fires shall not be started with petroleum-based products.
Some common sense shall be used when determining if a fire qualifies as a recreational fire. People sitting around a small campfire would be considered a recreational fire. A homeowner with a large pile of brush in their yard and frequently having a small fire is not a recreational fire.

Captain Jay S. Westbrook
Deputy Fire Marshal
Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services
Direct line–770.528.8328
Fax–770.528.8320