Fire Regulations in New York, NY (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for New York, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
All consumer fireworks are illegal in New York City, including sparkling devices that are legal in much of New York State. NYC Fire Code Section FC 5601.3.2 makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, store, handle, use, or possess fireworks in NYC except for permitted public displays. New York Penal Law §270.00 separately criminalizes unlawfully dealing with fireworks. Only fireworks contractors holding an FDNY E-20 Certificate of Fitness may conduct displays, and only with FDNY permits.
New York City Fireworks Ban
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
NYC does not have designated wildfire zones or wildland-urban interface (WUI) regulations. The city's dense urban environment and FDNY coverage make wildfire an extremely low risk. Staten Island's Greenbelt and some wooded areas in the outer boroughs occasionally see brush fires managed by FDNY.
New York City Wildfire Zone Regulations
Few RestrictionsPropane Storage
NYC Fire Code Chapter 61, codified at Title 29 of the Administrative Code and adopting IFC Chapter 61, limits propane container size and quantity in the five boroughs and requires FDNY permits, with most rooftops and Manhattan streets effectively off-limits.
FDNY Fire Code Chapter 61 sharply restricts NYC propane storage
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for New York County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement New York city rules.
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