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Recreational Fire Regulations

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Recreational Fires in a Container

  • Containers include a pit, barrel (in good condition), or other non-combustible enclosure intended for recreational fires or cooking.
  • Must be located at least 15 feet from any structure or stored combustible materials.
  • Container Examples:
    • metal fire rings or burn barrels
    • manufactured units for open flame type burning (such as a chimineas and fire pits)
  • Fires size shall not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.

Recreational Fire Not within a Container or Constructed Enclosure

  • Fire size shall not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.
  • Fire must be located at least 25 feet from a structure or stored combustible material.

Requirements for Any Type of Recreational Fire

  • Burn Permits are not required for recreational fires.
  • Prior to burning, call the automated burn line at 843-341-4714 to determine if weather conditions will allow burning.
  • Fire cannot be used for disposal of trash, waste wood, or yard waste including but not limited to pine straw, leaves, and grass.
  • Fire size shall not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.
  • Only burn natural vegetation, commercially prepared fireplace logs, and charcoal.
  • Fires must be attended at all times until completely extinguished.
  • A portable fire extinguisher or other extinguishing equipment, such as a garden hose must be readily available.
  • No use of accelerants to start a fire except for charcoal lighter fluid.
  • Fires that illuminate the beach must be extinguished prior to 10 pm from May 1st to October 31st.

No Fires are Allowed Anywhere on the Beach


Violations of the burn ordinance are punishable by a fine and fees up to $1087.50 and 30 days in jail.

Resources

Burn Information Line

843-341-4714