Fire Regulations in Ramapo, NY (2026)
2 verified fire regulations for Ramapo, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Any backyard bonfire or outdoor rubbish fire in unincorporated Ramapo needs a Town permit, must sit at least 50 feet from any structure (15 feet if enclosed in an approved waste burner), and must be constantly attended with a garden hose or extinguisher on hand, under § 144-17 of the Fire Prevention Code.
Ramapo Bonfire and Fire Pit Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsRamapo Code § 144-17
A. Permit required. No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained without a permit or other proper authorization. During construction or demolition of buildings or structures, no waste materials or rubbish shall be disposed of by burning on the premises or in the immediate vicinity without having obtained a permit or other ...
Smoke Detectors
Ramapo's Zoning Code requires every dwelling unit created by converting a single-family home in the R-15C District to carry smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, installed at the top of stairways or at bedroom entrances. The requirement sits in § 376-99(G), the site development plan approval criteria for residential conversion uses, reviewed by the Community Design Review Committee and Building Inspector.
Ramapo Requires Smoke Detectors in R-15C Conversions
Some RestrictionsRamapo Code § 376-99(G)
Each dwelling unit shall be equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors installed at the top of stairways or in bedroom entrances.
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