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All burning is

to be done at least 50 feet from any structure.

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All burning is

to be constantly attended until extinguished.

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Fire

extinguishing equipment such as a garden hose,

shovel or rake should be readily available.

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The department

of fire and emergency services retains the

authority to extinguish any fires in the event

that a complaint is received.

Contractors

must obtain commercial burn permits, which are

available at the fire department headquarters at

140 Stonewall Ave. in Fayetteville. For questions

regarding commercial burning, phone 770-460-5730,

ext. 172.

The

department guidelines, which are modeled after

state regulations, cover Tyrone, Brooks and

Woolsey, in addition to unincorporated Fayette

County. Representatives from the Fayetteville and

Peachtree City fire departments confirmed Tuesday

that their jurisdictions will follow the same

guidelines.

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