All burning is to

be done at least 50 feet from any structure.

All burning is to

be constantly attended until extinguished.

Fire extinguishing

equipment such as a garden hose, shovel or rake

should be readily available.

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 department headquarters at 140

Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville. For questions

regarding residential burning, phone

770-460-5730, ext. 5468. For commercial burning,

call 770-460-5730, ext. 5172.

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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