Open Burning Rules In Effect |
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On July 1, 2004 South Carolina’s new regulations on open burning became effective according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. “These rules are designed to help improve our air quality and to protect the publics health,” according to Myra C. Reese, DHEC’s chief of the Bureau of Air Quality. “Additional restrictions on open burning were needed because the smoke for the burning pollutes the air and can cause health problems for children and adults,” Reese said.
Without exception, under the new open burning regulations it is illegal to burn the following items: · Household garbage and trash · Paper · Motor and waste heating oil · Roofing materials such as shingles and tar · Tires and other rubber products · Plastics · Paints · Household cleaners · Farm Chemicals · Electrical wire · Insulation and ductwork |
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“ Homeowners will be allowed to burn yard trimmings in the Hartsville Fire District as long as the burning is properly controlled and monitored and does not cause a public nuisance,” according to Deputy Chief Thomas, of the City of Hartsville Fire Department. “Other allowed burning will still include fireplaces, campfires, outdoor barbecues and bonfires for festivals and other occasions.” Construction waste from commercial development may no longer be burned and the burning waste associated with residential home construction shall include only clean lumber. No construction waste may be burned during the April 1 through October 30 ground-level ozone season. “ Ground-level ozone is the state’s most widespread air quality concern during the summer months,” Reese said, “ High ground-level ozone days generally occur on hot sunny days when the air is stagnant. Ground-level ozone is formed when nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbon compounds react chemically in sunlight. This can create breathing problems especially for children, people with asthma or other respiratory problems and adult who work or exercise outside. Ground-level ozone can also cause tree and crop damage. |
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For further information on this burning regulation, please call your local DHEC office or your local fire department. |
