Peachtree City Outdoor Burn Ban Ordinance

May 19, 2025 | Peachtree City News

Peachtree City updated the Ordinance of the Outside Burn Ban. Watch the official statement from the Code Enforcement below.

Peachtree City has a year-round ban on outdoor burning for residents, which includes the burning of brush and yard debris. This ordinance aligns with the existing Georgia state-wide burn ban that is in effect from May 1st to September 30th each year in 54 counties, including Fayette County.

Here's a breakdown of the updated ordinance:

• Year-Round Ban: Outdoor burning is prohibited throughout the year in Peachtree City.

• Permitted Fires: The ban allows for some exceptions:

  • Outdoor Cooking Fires: These are permitted using gas, charcoal, or wood pits and grills.

  • Entertainment Fires (Fire Pits): These are allowed under specific rules:

    • The fire pit must not exceed four feet in diameter.

    • It must be located at least 25 feet away from any structure.

    • All fires must be attended at all times.

• Safety Precautions: Residents are strongly advised to:

  • Stay informed about any special weather statements issued by the fire department.

  • Keep a water extinguisher and a garden hose readily available when using fire pits.

  • Use a garden rake for cleaning up afterward.

• Yard Waste Disposal: Peachtree City residents can dispose of natural yard waste at the Natural Yard Waste Facility located at 100 Mead Field Drive. The facility is open on:

  • Wednesday afternoons: 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

  • Saturdays: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

• Consequences of Illegal Burning: Residents found burning without permission may receive:

  • A verbal or written notice of violation.

  • Potentially, citations in Peachtree City Municipal Court.

• Reporting Illegal Burning: Suspected illegal burning should be reported by calling 911 or contacting code enforcement at 770-487-5731 (option 2).

General Information about Burn Bans:

Burn bans are implemented to prevent wildfires and manage air quality. Factors that contribute to burn bans include:

• Dry Conditions: Low humidity and dry vegetation increase the risk of fires spreading rapidly.

• Wind: High winds can make fires unpredictable and harder to control.

• Air Quality: Burning can release pollutants into the air, impacting public health, especially during periods when ozone levels are already high (like the summer months).

It's always important to check with your local fire department or authorities for the most up-to-date burn ban information and regulations in your specific area. In Peachtree City, you can contact the Fire & EMS Department at 770-631-2526 for non-emergencies.

Transcription of the Video:

[00:05] hey everybody I'm Tim with the city of Peachtree City Code Enforcement and I'm Josh from the fire marshall's

[00:09] office did you know there's a burn ban in the state of Georgia every year from May 1st until September

[00:14] 30th for 54 counties to include fetch county and now did you know Peachtree City Council has adopted an ordinance

[00:21] to ban outdoor burning year round in the city of Peachtree City that includes brush and yard debris our ordinance

[00:28] does allow for outdoor cooking fires and entertainment fires so Josh what's an outdoor cooking fire an outdoor cooking fire

[00:35] can take place on a gas charcoal or wood pit or grill thank you Josh so now what are the

[00:41] rules for an entertainment fire tim on an entertainment fire also known as a fire pit they must not exceed

[00:46] 4t in diameter or be any closer than 25 ft to a structure all fires must be attended at all

[00:52] times also be alert of any special weather statements put out by the fire department you might be wondering what

[00:58] tools are required while burning in your fire pit have a water extinguisher close by in case you need to

[01:06] extinguish the fire

[01:11] also have a garden hose close by for extinguishing the fire

[01:18] a garden rake is also used for cleaning up the fire so now you're wondering what do I do with

[01:23] my yard debris and brush hello I'm Al Yogel the executive director of Keep Peachtree City Beautiful i'm here

[01:31] at the natural yard waste facility at 100 Mefield Drive in Peachtree City just off Highway 74 at this

[01:40] site Peach Tree City residents can deposit their natural yard waste no treated lumber but everything else from your yard

[01:48] we're open a day and a half a week that would be Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 4:30 and Saturdays

[01:55] from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m so if someone is found to be burning illegally they're subject to notice of

[02:02] violation which can be verbal or written or possibly even citations to Peachtree City Municipal Court if you suspect

[02:09] somebody is burning illegally please call 911 you can always contact code enforcement for more information our number is 770-487-5731

[02:20] option 2 you can also check the Peachtree City website for more info