Fireworks: Bergenfield vs Englewood
How do fireworks rules compare between Bergenfield, NJ and Englewood, NJ?
Bergenfield and Englewood have similar restriction levels.
Bergenfield, NJ
Bergen County
Consumer fireworks are illegal in Bergenfield under New Jersey state law (N.J.S.A. 21:3-1 et seq.). Only ground-based, non-aerial sparklers, snakes/glow worms, smoke devices, and party poppers are permitted under P.L. 2017, c. 92. Aerial fireworks, firecrackers, Roman candles, and bottle rockets remain banned.
View full Bergenfield rules →Englewood, NJ
Bergen County
Fireworks in Englewood are governed by New Jersey state law: N.J.S.A. 21:2-1 et seq. and 21:3-1 et seq., as amended by P.L. 2017, c. 92. Only non-explosive, non-aerial hand-held or ground-based sparkling devices, snakes, glow worms, smoke devices, and trick noisemakers are legal for personal use; aerial and explosive fireworks remain illegal. Englewood enforces the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code locally under Chapter 212 (Fire Prevention) of the City Code, adopted October 5, 2004 under the Uniform Fire Safety Act.
View full Englewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bergenfield | Englewood |
|---|---|---|
| State Law | N.J.S.A. 21:3-1 et seq. | - |
| 2017 Amendment | P.L. 2017, c. 92 (sparklers/snakes legal 16+) | - |
| Still Banned | Firecrackers, Roman candles, aerial shells | - |
| Public Displays | Permit + licensed operator required | - |
| Local Code | Bergenfield Ch. 157 (Fire Prevention) | Englewood Code Ch. 212 (Fire Prevention), Art. II (adopted 10/5/2004) |
| Enforcement | Bergenfield Police / Fire Prevention Bureau | - |
| State Statutes | - | N.J.S.A. 21:2-1 et seq. and 21:3-1 et seq. |
| Key Amendment | - | P.L. 2017, c. 92 (S3034) |
| Legal Devices | - | Ground-based sparklers, snakes, smoke, trick noisemakers |
| Aerial / Explosive Fireworks | - | Banned without state display permit |
| Minimum Buyer Age | - | 16 years |
| Local Enforcement | - | Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau |
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Bergenfield FAQ
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Englewood FAQ
Are sparklers legal in Englewood?
Yes - hand-held or ground-based sparkling devices that are non-explosive and non-aerial, plus snakes, smoke devices, and trick noisemakers, are permitted under P.L. 2017, c. 92, provided buyers are at least 16 years old. They must still be used safely and may not create a fire hazard or violate other code provisions.
Can I set off bottle rockets or firecrackers on the Fourth of July?
No. Aerial and explosive fireworks - including bottle rockets, firecrackers, sky rockets, Roman candles, and mortar shells - remain illegal under New Jersey law. Use is generally a disorderly persons offense and can also create civil liability for any resulting fire or injury.
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