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Lyman, sc
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Open Burning in South Carolina

Notify

Don't Notify

Don't Notify

All open burning in South Carolina requires notifying  your Local Fire Department and the South Carolina Forestry Commission.

Don't Notify

Don't Notify

Don't Notify

Recreational fires in fire specific containers such as grills, fire pits or chimeneas do not require notifying the South Carolina Forestry Commission. 

Open Burning in the Town Limits of Lyman

Inside Town Limits of Lyman

If you live within the Town limits of Lyman, you may burn on your property if you meet the following requirements:


  • Burn pile must be yard debris only 
  • Burn Pile can be no bigger than 3 feet in diameter
  • Burn Pile must be at least 75ft from any property line while also being 75ft from any structures. 
  • Be able to stay with the fire until completely out and have the necessary water source to extinguish if necessary

For More Information on the Town of Lyman's Open Burn Ordinance Click Here


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Open Burning in Unincorporated Areas

Inside Spartanburg County

If you live in an unincorporated area in Spartanburg County, State law requires that you notify the Forestry Commission prior to burning outdoors. In most cases, the law applies to burning leaves, limbs and branches that you clean up from your yard. 


To be compliant with State Law please call 1-800-517-9640,  to make your yard debris burning notification. Listen to the message, and leave your name, address and phone number.


The law requires that you clear a firebreak around the burning site and have the right equipment available to keep the fire under control. You must also stay with the fire until it is completely safe
.


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Open Burning inside the City of Greer

Inside Greer City Limits

Greer City Residents are allowed to burn yard debris and have bonfires on their property under certain conditions, however you MUST obtain a permit from the Greer Fire Marshal's office prior to the burn.


For Questions please contact the City of Greer's Fire Marshal:


Scott Keeley

864-848-2169

skeeley@cityofgreer.org

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