Fire Regulations in White Plains, NY (2026)
6 verified fire regulations for White Plains, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Small recreational fire pits with clean dry wood or charcoal are generally allowed if attended and kept small. Must comply with NY Fire Code §307 clearances and never burn yard waste or trash.
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Some Restrictions6 NYCRR Part 215 - Open Fires / Campfire Safety
Campfire Safety Campfires with family and friends are great fun! To make your next campfire safer and healthier, remember to: Check the fire danger map first to make sure it's safe to have a fire where you are. Avoid burning on windy days. Keep your campfire less than 3 feet high and less than 4 feet wide. Keep flammable objects and debris at least 3 feet away from the fire. Never burn trash , ...
Fireworks
All consumer fireworks and sparklers are illegal in White Plains. Westchester County opted out of the 2017 NY sparkler law, so even sparkling devices legal elsewhere in NY are banned here.
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Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
White Plains has no defensible-space ordinance (not a wildland area). Property maintenance code requires removal of dead trees, dangerous limbs, and overgrowth that creates hazards or obstructs sight lines.
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Some Restrictions6 NYCRR Part 215 - Open Fires
For most of the year, downed tree limbs and branches (also called brush) that are less than 6 inches in diameter and 8 feet in length, including branches with attached leaves, are allowed to be burned on-site in towns with total population less than 20,000 residents. The burning of brush is prohibited from March 16 through May 14 due to the increased risk of wildfires. Open fires to control the...
Outdoor Burning
Open burning of brush and yard waste is banned in White Plains year-round as a densely populated area under NY DEC rules. Statewide DEC Part 215 brush-burn ban also applies March 16 – May 14.
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Heavy Restrictions6 NYCRR Part 215 - Open Fires
Open burning is regulated under Part 215 . Part 215 describes the types of fires that are allowed and the materials that may be burned in an open fire. Towns, villages, cities, and counties can pass ordinances that are stricter than Part 215. You should check with local authorities before having an open fire to find out if local law requires a permit or prohibits open fires. What Can I Burn? Th...
Wildfire Zones
White Plains is not in a designated wildfire zone. Westchester suburbs have minimal wildland-urban interface risk. NY DEC issues statewide high-risk warnings during spring burn-ban season.
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Some Restrictions6 NYCRR Part 215 - Open Fires
Help Prevent Pollution and Wildfires Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in NYS. To report a wildfire, call 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264) or contact a forest ranger in your area . When you plan a fire, always check for fire danger in your area on DEC's online map (updated every week). Also, local governments may have stricter rules than NYS; your fire department will hav...
Smoke Detectors
White Plains enforces the New York State Property Maintenance Code (19 NYCRR Part 1225) and Fire Code through its Department of Building. Single- or multiple-station smoke alarms are required in every sleeping room, immediately outside each sleeping area, and on each story of a dwelling unit including basements. Compliance is verified during Sec. 4-28 rental license inspections.
Smoke Detector Rules in White Plains
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Westchester County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement White Plains city rules.
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