GREENVILLE COUNTY · SOUTH CAROLINA

OUTDOOR BURNING

Before burning outdoors, review the current Greenville County ordinance and South Carolina Forestry Commission guidance, then submit the required notification to the Forestry Commission.
Submit SC Burn Notification
Call SC Forestry: 1-800-986-5299
Read County Ordinance No. 3201

BEFORE YOU BURN

State law requires citizens to notify the South Carolina Forestry Commission before burning outdoors. Do not call Taylors Fire & Rescue for a burn permit or notification. Contact SC Forestry at 1-800-986-5299 or use its online notification service.
Submit Burn Notification

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READ THE OFFICIAL GUIDANCE

Review Greenville County Ordinance No. 3201 and the SC Forestry Fire & Burning page.

02

NOTIFY SC FORESTRY

Submit the required notification online or call 1-800-986-5299. Taylors Fire & Rescue does not issue the notification.

03

BURN SAFELY

Follow current restrictions and official guidance, keep the fire attended, and call 9-1-1 immediately if it escapes control.
GREENVILLE COUNTY REGULATIONS

OUTDOOR BURNING RULES & REQUIREMENTS

Use the official county and state resources below before beginning any outdoor burn.

STATE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

State law requires that citizens notify the South Carolina Forestry Commission before burning outdoors. Submit a burn notification online or call 1-800-986-5299. You do not need to call Taylors Fire & Rescue for a burn permit or to submit a burn notification.
Notify Online
Call 1-800-986-5299

GREENVILLE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 3201

Greenville County maintains additional outdoor-burning requirements. Read the ordinance in its entirety before burning. The official ordinance and SC Forestry guidance, rather than this summary, govern what is permitted.
Open Ordinance No. 3201
SC Forestry Fire & Burning Guidance

WHAT MAY BE BURNED?

Do not rely on a short website summary as legal authorization. Rules can depend on the material, location, burn type, weather, and current restrictions. The official county ordinance and SC Forestry guidance control.

Natural Vegetative Debris

Leaves, branches, brush, and similar natural material may be subject to notification, location, weather, and other restrictions. Check the official sources before burning.

Household Garbage

Do not assume household trash or general refuse may be burned. Use approved disposal methods and consult the ordinance for the controlling rule.

Construction Materials

Treated or painted wood, roofing products, and construction waste can create hazardous emissions. Consult the ordinance and use approved disposal routes.

Tires, Plastics & Chemicals

Synthetic, petroleum-based, and hazardous materials should not be burned. Follow county and state disposal requirements.

SAFE BURNING PRACTICES

  • Check current weather conditions, restrictions, and burn bans.
  • Keep the fire attended and maintain an adequate water source.
  • Keep the burn away from structures, property lines, utilities, and dry vegetation as required by applicable rules.
  • Never use gasoline or another unsafe accelerant.
  • Extinguish the fire completely before leaving.
  • Call 9-1-1 immediately if the fire escapes control or threatens people or property.

NOTIFY BEFORE YOU BURN

Submit the required notification to the South Carolina Forestry Commission. Do not call Taylors Fire & Rescue for a burn permit or notification.

1-800-986-5299

Submit Online

OFFICIAL RESOURCES

County Ordinance No. 3201
SC Forestry Fire & Burning
SC Burn Notification
Greenville County Air Quality

FIRE OUT OF CONTROL?

Call 9-1-1 immediately if a fire escapes control or threatens people or property. Do not attempt to fight a large or rapidly spreading fire yourself.
Call 9-1-1

RELATED TAYLORS PAGES

Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Taylors Fire & Rescue
COMMON QUESTIONS

OUTDOOR BURNING FAQ

Do I need to call Taylors Fire & Rescue before burning?

No. Notify the South Carolina Forestry Commission instead. Submit a burn notification online or call 1-800-986-5299. You do not need to call Taylors Fire & Rescue.

Where do I submit the burn notification?

Use the SC Forestry online notification service or call 1-800-986-5299.

When may outdoor burning be restricted?

Outdoor burning may be affected by weather, drought conditions, burn bans, air-quality conditions, and other current restrictions. Check the SC Forestry Fire & Burning page and applicable county requirements before burning.

What materials may I burn?

Do not rely on a short website list as authorization. Permitted materials and conditions depend on the applicable county ordinance and state requirements. Read Greenville County Ordinance No. 3201 and the current SC Forestry guidance.

What should I do if the fire escapes control?

Call 9-1-1 immediately. Move to safety, alert anyone who may be at risk, and give the dispatcher your exact location.

Can violations result in penalties?

Outdoor burning is subject to county and state requirements. Consult the official ordinance and state guidance for applicable restrictions, enforcement provisions, and penalties.

FIRE OUT OF CONTROL? CALL 9-1-1

If a fire escapes control or threatens people or property, call 9-1-1 immediately. For routine burn notifications, contact the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Call 9-1-1
Submit Burn Notification
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