schoolsout
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Laws are for suckers... 
New Burning rules in our County...to conform to EPA rules
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brin
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Laws are for suckers...
I know but the fine is $1,000 dollars a day and or 6 months in the big house...
That got my attention...I called and asked what the fine was...
BigBoyinMS
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I found a website (What you can burn - Georgia Air Protection Branch) that has the info.
What You Can Burn
The following is a list of those types of open burning that are legal in the state of Georgia. Please note that the burning of garbage or lumber, even in a burn barrel is illegal.
1. Reduction of leaves on the premises on which they fall by the person in control of the premises, unless prohibited by local ordinance and/or regulation.
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
2. Carrying out recognized agricultural procedures necessary for production or harvesting of crops.
3. The 菟rescribed burning of any land by the owners or the owner痴 designee.
Not allowed in 19 metro-Atlanta counties during the months of May through September
Not allowed in 35 specified counties in the Augusta area, Chattanooga area, Macon area, and surrounding the metro-Atlanta area when an air quality alert of 田ode orange or higher is issued for ozone.
4. [reserved]
5. For recreational purposes or cooking food for immediate human consumption.
6. Fires set for purposes of training fire-fighting personnel when authorized by the appropriate governmental entity.
7. Acquired structure burns provided that an Authorization to Burn certificate has been issued by the Division.
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
8. Disposal of vegetative debris from storm damage.
Not allowed in counties whose total population, as listed in the latest census, exceeds 65,000
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
9. For weed abatement, disease, and pest prevention.
Not allowed in counties whose total population, as listed in the latest census, exceeds 65,000
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
10. Operation of devices using open flames such as tar kettles, blow torches, welding torches, portable heaters and other flame making equipment.
11. Open burning for the purpose of land clearing or construction or right-of-way maintenance provided the following conditions are met:
(i) Prevailing winds at the time of the burning are away from the major portion of the area's population;
(ii) The location of the burning is at least 1,000 feet from any occupied structure, or lesser distance if approved by the Division;
(iii) The amount of dirt on or in the material being burned is minimized;
(iv) Heavy oils, asphaltic materials, items containing natural or synthetic rubber, or any materials other than plant growth are not being burned; and
(v) No more than one pile 60 feet by 60 feet, or equivalent, is being burned within a 9-acre area at one time.
Not allowed in counties whose total population, as listed in the latest census, exceeds 65,000
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
12. Disposal of all packaging materials previously containing explosives, in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor Safety Regulations.
13. Open burning of vegetative material for the purpose of land clearing using an air curtain destructor provided the following conditions are met:
(i) Authorization for such open burning is received from the fire department, if required, having local jurisdiction over the open burning location prior to initiation of any open burning at such location;
(ii) The location of the air curtain destructor is at least 300 feet from any occupied structure or public road. Air curtain destructors used solely for utility line clearing or road clearing may be located at a lesser distance upon approval by the Division;
(iii) No more than one air curtain destructor is operated within a ten (10) acre area at one time or there must be at least 1000 feet between any two air curtain destructors;
(iv) Only wood waste consisting of trees, logs, large brush and stumps which are relatively free of soil are burned in the air curtain destructor;
(v) Tires or other rubber products, plastics, heavy oils or asphaltic based or impregnated materials are not used to start or maintain the operation of the air curtain destructor;
(vi) The air curtain destructor is constructed, installed and operated in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practice for minimizing emissions of fly ash and smoke;
(vii) The cleaning out of the air curtain destructor pit is performed in a manner to prevent fugitive dust; and
(viii) The air curtain destructor cannot be fired before 10:00 a.m. and the fire must be completely extinguished, using water or by covering with dirt, at least one hour before sunset.
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
What You Can Burn
The following is a list of those types of open burning that are legal in the state of Georgia. Please note that the burning of garbage or lumber, even in a burn barrel is illegal.
1. Reduction of leaves on the premises on which they fall by the person in control of the premises, unless prohibited by local ordinance and/or regulation.
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
2. Carrying out recognized agricultural procedures necessary for production or harvesting of crops.
3. The 菟rescribed burning of any land by the owners or the owner痴 designee.
Not allowed in 19 metro-Atlanta counties during the months of May through September
Not allowed in 35 specified counties in the Augusta area, Chattanooga area, Macon area, and surrounding the metro-Atlanta area when an air quality alert of 田ode orange or higher is issued for ozone.
4. [reserved]
5. For recreational purposes or cooking food for immediate human consumption.
6. Fires set for purposes of training fire-fighting personnel when authorized by the appropriate governmental entity.
7. Acquired structure burns provided that an Authorization to Burn certificate has been issued by the Division.
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
8. Disposal of vegetative debris from storm damage.
Not allowed in counties whose total population, as listed in the latest census, exceeds 65,000
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
9. For weed abatement, disease, and pest prevention.
Not allowed in counties whose total population, as listed in the latest census, exceeds 65,000
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
10. Operation of devices using open flames such as tar kettles, blow torches, welding torches, portable heaters and other flame making equipment.
11. Open burning for the purpose of land clearing or construction or right-of-way maintenance provided the following conditions are met:
(i) Prevailing winds at the time of the burning are away from the major portion of the area's population;
(ii) The location of the burning is at least 1,000 feet from any occupied structure, or lesser distance if approved by the Division;
(iii) The amount of dirt on or in the material being burned is minimized;
(iv) Heavy oils, asphaltic materials, items containing natural or synthetic rubber, or any materials other than plant growth are not being burned; and
(v) No more than one pile 60 feet by 60 feet, or equivalent, is being burned within a 9-acre area at one time.
Not allowed in counties whose total population, as listed in the latest census, exceeds 65,000
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
12. Disposal of all packaging materials previously containing explosives, in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor Safety Regulations.
13. Open burning of vegetative material for the purpose of land clearing using an air curtain destructor provided the following conditions are met:
(i) Authorization for such open burning is received from the fire department, if required, having local jurisdiction over the open burning location prior to initiation of any open burning at such location;
(ii) The location of the air curtain destructor is at least 300 feet from any occupied structure or public road. Air curtain destructors used solely for utility line clearing or road clearing may be located at a lesser distance upon approval by the Division;
(iii) No more than one air curtain destructor is operated within a ten (10) acre area at one time or there must be at least 1000 feet between any two air curtain destructors;
(iv) Only wood waste consisting of trees, logs, large brush and stumps which are relatively free of soil are burned in the air curtain destructor;
(v) Tires or other rubber products, plastics, heavy oils or asphaltic based or impregnated materials are not used to start or maintain the operation of the air curtain destructor;
(vi) The air curtain destructor is constructed, installed and operated in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practice for minimizing emissions of fly ash and smoke;
(vii) The cleaning out of the air curtain destructor pit is performed in a manner to prevent fugitive dust; and
(viii) The air curtain destructor cannot be fired before 10:00 a.m. and the fire must be completely extinguished, using water or by covering with dirt, at least one hour before sunset.
Not allowed in 54 specific counties in and around the metro-Atlanta area, Augusta area, Chattanooga area, and Macon Area during the months of May through September
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brin
Super Member
Big Boy in MS....That is the site I had found yesterday but could not find it again...thanks,
Look how confusing that is...the way I read it almost no one will be able to burn since you have to be 1,000 feet from any occupied structure...so that means I can never burn since I don't have anywhere that is 1,000 feet away from a house of some kind...so there is that and then what is the definition of a curtain destructor...Is that a fancy name for a burn barrel...Still confusing to me ..maybe I am slow...Thanks again
Look how confusing that is...the way I read it almost no one will be able to burn since you have to be 1,000 feet from any occupied structure...so that means I can never burn since I don't have anywhere that is 1,000 feet away from a house of some kind...so there is that and then what is the definition of a curtain destructor...Is that a fancy name for a burn barrel...Still confusing to me ..maybe I am slow...Thanks again
creekbend
Super Star Member
re:Brin If these ordinances and restrictions apply to the Atlanta Metropolitan area and surrounding areas, do these restrictions apply to burning wood in fireplaces. I would be willing to bet a "Shiny Nickel" that the wealthy homeowners that reside in the surburbs, will continue to utilize their fireplaces. If this is the case, then absolute bias enters the arena of discussion, in regards to fairness. Everyone have a pleasant day.:tractor:
zmjc
Silver Member
Do wealthy Atlanta suburbanites burn tires in their fireplaces, in the summer?!
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brin
Super Member
I am going to predict it will only be a matter time where there will be new EPA regulations outlawing burning wood in fireplaces..I am going to predict they will only allow gas logs...looks like that is where we are headed and it will hurt a lot of folks who depend on wood burning stoves and fireplaces for their heat and even some for their cooking.
NorTracNY
Platinum Member
You people who keep burning wood in your fireplaces are horrible! How do you expect the gas, oil, and electric companies to make any money!
RobertN
Super Member
That does not look so bad. Looks like they limit burning May-September, for air quality. It's same out here, although we are limited by both air quality and dry conditions during those months.
Out here, unless you have a special permit, burning is limited to a 4x4x4' pile too...
In your later post, yes, I can see more limits in Metro and near Metro area's, on fireplaces/woodstoves. It already happens in parts of the Central/Sacramento Valley near me. Another reason not to live in the city...
Out here, unless you have a special permit, burning is limited to a 4x4x4' pile too...
In your later post, yes, I can see more limits in Metro and near Metro area's, on fireplaces/woodstoves. It already happens in parts of the Central/Sacramento Valley near me. Another reason not to live in the city...
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See: http://www.georgiaair.org/airpermit...rning/aircurtaindestructor_operatingguide.pdf (page 5 has an airflow diagram)
Essentially a burn pit setup to have a horizontal cyclone of air to ensure a clean burn and to keep all flying derbies inside
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