The City of Byron Fire Department requires all residents wishing to burn yard debris to obtain a permit to do so.
This may be done over the telephone by calling 478-956-3611 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; online at www.byronfirerescue.org; by email at burnpermit@byronfirerescue.org; or by fax at 478-654-6612.
Weekend permits are issued either online or by leaving a message. It is important to remember to wait until a permit number is obtained by return call or email before burning.
A permit is good only for the day that you intend to burn and must be out by dark. Permits are subject to revocation for unexpected changes in the weather.
A permit is not required for grills, small pit-contained campfires, or small cooking/warming fires.
Commercial operators are required to have a site visit before a permit can be issued.
RULES FOR RESIDENTIAL BURNING
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Burning is permitted only during the period of October 1 through April 30. |
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Burning can take place only between 8:00 AM and sunset.
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You may only burn natural vegetative materials from your property on your property.
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Burn piles may not exceed 6' x 6' x 3' high.
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Fire location shall be a minimum of 50' from any structure and 50' from all property lines.
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A competent adult must be present to guard the burn the entire time the fire is burning.
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A functional garden hose or method of extinguishment must be present to control or extinguish the fire.
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Fire must be completely out before dark with no smoldering or hot coals remaining.
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Burning is not permitted when sustained winds are greater than 10 MPH or on days when atmospheric conditions causes smoke to remain low.
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Fires may not be started with petroleum based products.
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Do not burn any building materials, furniture, plastics, clothing, any rubber or tires, newspapers, household garbage, boxes.
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BURNING CHECKLIST
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Obtain the proper permit (residential or commercial).
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Garden hose/method of extinguishment present.
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Must be more than 50' from structure/property line.
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A competent adult must guard the fire at all times.
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Common sense should always prevail.
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Fires must be completely out by dark (no smoking/smoldering).
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