Outdoor Burning

Q: Town of Bluffton Outdoor Burning Regulations

Registration required with an on-site inspection by the Fire Marshal's Office. You must notify the Fire Distric t each time you plan to burn using your registration number. Burning is allowed between 9:00 AM and sunset . Recreational and ceremonial fires may burn until midnight . All fires must be fully extinguished at the permitted end time. The Fire Chief may prohibit burning during drought or hazardous conditions. A responsible adult must supervise the fire at all times. A garden hose or fire extinguisher must be on hand while burning. Only natural vegetation from the property, charcoal, or fire logs may be burned— no rubbish . Burning must be a t least 50 feet from any structure or combustible storage. Fuel piles may be no larger than 3 feet wide by 2 feet high. Do not use flammable/combustible liquids to ignite or maintain fires. View Full Town Ordinance

Q: Beaufort County Outdoor Burning Regulations

You must call the SC Forestry Commission at 1-800-895-7062 before burning . A competent person must supervise the fire from start to full extinguishment. A hose or extinguisher must be present at all times. Only natural vegetative materials from the property may be burned. Prohibited materials include: plastics, paint, treated wood, garbage, tires, chemicals, etc. Burning allowed only between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM . No new materials may be added after 3:00 PM. All fires must be fully out by sunset with no smoke beyond sunset. Exemptions: cooking, ceremonial, and recreational fires are allowed when safely maintained. Fires must be at least 75 feet from structures and roads. View Full County Ordinance

Burn Responsibly

Rules, Regulations, and Registration for Outdoor Burning

The Town of Bluffton and Beaufort County each have their own regulations regarding open burning. Before starting any outdoor fire, you must determine which jurisdiction’s ordinance applies to your location. If you’re unsure, the Bluffton Township Fire District’s Fire Marshal can help clarify which rules you need to follow.

Important:
State law requires anyone burning outdoors to call the South Carolina Forestry Commission hotline to check if weather conditions permit burning. This is a recorded message and does not require speaking with a person.

Beaufort County Burn Line: 1-800-895-7062

Town of Bluffton Outdoor Burning Regulations

Registration required with an on-site inspection by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
You must notify the Fire District each time you plan to burn using your registration number.
Burning is allowed between 9:00 AM and sunset.
Recreational and ceremonial fires may burn until midnight.
All fires must be fully extinguished at the permitted end time.
The Fire Chief may prohibit burning during drought or hazardous conditions.
A responsible adult must supervise the fire at all times.
A garden hose or fire extinguisher must be on hand while burning.
Only natural vegetation from the property, charcoal, or fire logs may be burned—no rubbish.
Burning must be at least 50 feet from any structure or combustible storage.
Fuel piles may be no larger than 3 feet wide by 2 feet high.
Do not use flammable/combustible liquids to ignite or maintain fires.

View Full Town Ordinance

Beaufort County Outdoor Burning Regulations

You must call the SC Forestry Commission at 1-800-895-7062 before burning.
A competent person must supervise the fire from start to full extinguishment.
A hose or extinguisher must be present at all times.
Only natural vegetative materials from the property may be burned.
Prohibited materials include: plastics, paint, treated wood, garbage, tires, chemicals, etc.
Burning allowed only between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
No new materials may be added after 3:00 PM.
All fires must be fully out by sunset with no smoke beyond sunset.
Exemptions: cooking, ceremonial, and recreational fires are allowed when safely maintained.
Fires must be at least 75 feet from structures and roads.