Outdoor Cooking in Brookhaven, NY (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Brookhaven, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoker Rules
Backyard smokers, grills, and other barbecues are exempt from Brookhaven's bonfire and rubbish-fire permit rules. Town Code § 30-33 requires a Chief Fire Marshal permit and a 50-foot structure setback for bonfires, but expressly says the rule 'shall in no way be construed as applicable to backyard barbecues.'
Brookhaven Exempts Backyard Barbecues From Fire Permits
Few RestrictionsBrookhaven Code § 30-33
Permit required. No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on or in any public street, alley or road. No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on any privately owned property or in any other public ground without a permit issued by the Chief Fi...
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