Fire Regulations in Elizabeth, NJ (2026)
4 verified fire regulations for Elizabeth, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Elizabeth's fire prevention code requires any permitted outdoor cooking or barbecue fire to be kindled in a proper receptacle placed at least ten feet from combustible buildings or structures, whether on the same lot or a neighboring one. Adding flammable liquids once a fire has started is also barred.
Elizabeth Outdoor Fire Receptacle 10-Foot Setback Rule
Some RestrictionsElizabeth City Code § 15.08.080(B)(4)
4.Outdoor Barbecuing and other Fires. Charcoal or other fires for cooking (except gas and electric cooking equipment) or other purposes on balconies, fire escape, combustible roofs or inside of any building or structure are hereby prohibited. Except as prohibited, these fires shall be kindled only on a proper receptacle designed for that purpose, and shall be located so that the receptacle is a...
Fireworks
Elizabeth allows only permitted seasonal sale of state-approved sparkling devices and novelties, sold from temporary structures between May 1 and September 15, and bans all other fireworks and explosive-type devices outright. A seasonal sale permit costs $100 and must be approved by the fire official before any sales begin.
Elizabeth Seasonal Fireworks Sales Permit
Significant RestrictionsElizabeth City Code § 5.38.030
No person or entity shall engage in the seasonal sale or distribution of fireworks, sparkling devices, and novelties without having a valid permit issued by the bureau of central license of the city.
Outdoor Burning
Elizabeth prohibits open burning of refuse, garbage, rubbish, plant life and trade waste citywide. Trade waste can only be burned under a special permit from the director that also requires fire department approval, a filed DEP affidavit, and proof the burn poses no danger to people or property.
Elizabeth Bans Open Burning Except by Special Permit
Significant RestrictionsElizabeth City Code § 7.08.040
A.No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit open burning of any material, including, but not limited to, refuse, garbage, rubbish, plant life, trade wastes, nor conduct a salvage operation by open burning; nor shall open fires be used to supply heat for any purposes, exceptions being:1.For the limited purposes of outdoor cooking where done with equipment or fireplaces designed for such pur...
Propane Storage
Elizabeth prohibits bulk storage and use of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas everywhere in the city except properties zoned M2 and M3, under a limit the fire prevention code sets pursuant to the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. Cylinder storage and transfer inside a building still needs an annual inspection permit from the fire official regardless of zoning.
Elizabeth Bans Bulk LPG Storage Outside M2/M3
Significant RestrictionsElizabeth City Code § 15.08.070
15.08.070 - Establishment of limits in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) is to be prohibited. The limits referred to in Section F 3002.1 of the Fire Prevention Code in which bulk storage and use of liquefied petroleum gases and liquefied gas is prohibited are established as follows: Prohibited in all areas except in the districts zoned M2 and ...
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