Fire Regulations in Wayne, NJ (2026)
2 verified fire regulations for Wayne, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
In Wayne Township, NJ, it is unlawful to ignite, display, possess or use pyrotechnics, sparklers and smoke/fog machines in any manner inside a commercial structure. The penalty is $1,000 per occurrence, and only Fire Bureau, Fire Department or recognized fire brigade testing and training is exempt. Township parks carry their own fireworks ban.
Wayne Township Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Rules
Significant RestrictionsWayne Township Code § 14-23
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite, display, possess or use in any manner whatsoever, within any commercial structure, any pyrotechnics, sparklers and smoke/fog machines. B. Exempted from the provisions of this section is any testing or training exercises conducted by the Township Fire Bureau, Fire Department or other recognized fire brigade. C. Any person violating this section s...
Outdoor Burning
In Wayne Township, NJ, open burning of refuse or plant life, or a salvage operation by open burning, is a declared public health nuisance unless Chapter 32 permits it. Chapter 32 adopts N.J.A.C. 7:27 by reference and names the Passaic County Department of Health as enforcement agency.
Wayne Township Open Burning Rules
Significant RestrictionsWayne Township Code §§ 32-1, 123-3
A. N.J.S.A. 26:2C-1, et seq. and N.J.A.C. 7:27-1, et seq. as may be amended and supplemented, are hereby adopted by reference as though the entire provision of N.J.S.A. 26:2C-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 7:27-1, et seq., were set forth verbatim and at length herein. B. The Enforcement Agency shall be the Passaic County Department of Health. ... H. Causing, allowing or permitting open burning of refus...
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