County posts rules for safe burning
Business February 19, 2022
PRACTICE SAFE BURNING
GEORGIA FORESTRY NO LONGER REQUIRES A BURN PERMIT FOR SMALL HAND-PILED VEGETATION. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RULES TO BURN SAFELY! REMEMBER SSTAR
SPACE – Keep fire at least 25 feet away from forests and woodlands
SPACE – Keep fire at least 25 feet away from homes and structures
TIME – No burning before sunrise or after sunset
ATTENDANCE – Someone must be on site until fire is extinguished
REASONBABLE PRACTICES
- Keep tools and measures in place to prevent escaped fire
- Keep continuous pressurized water source on site
- Create a man-made or natural barrier to contain fire
- Keep hand tools or fore containing equipment on site
- Weather awareness No burning on National Weather Service red flag warning days
Remember the five responsibilities you have and must legally take when you burn hand-piled debris. If you have any questions, please contact the White County Department of Public Safety or White County Fire Department 706-865-9500.