Fireworks: Bergenfield vs Ridgewood
How do fireworks rules compare between Bergenfield, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ?
Bergenfield and Ridgewood 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 →Ridgewood, NJ
Bergen County
Consumer fireworks in Ridgewood are governed primarily by New Jersey state law, not a local fireworks chapter. Aerial and explosive fireworks remain illegal under N.J.S.A. 21:3-1 et seq. P.L. 2017 c. 92 narrowly legalized non-aerial sparkling devices (sparklers, snakes, glow worms) and novelties (party poppers, snappers, drop pops) for persons 16 and over and preempts local regulation of those items. Ridgewood does, however, prohibit the discharge of toy 'Poppers' on public streets, sidewalks, parks, and public places, and bans the sale of Poppers from May 15 to July 15 and during December (Village Code Chapter 221A).
View full Ridgewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bergenfield | Ridgewood |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | - |
| Enforcement | Bergenfield Police / Fire Prevention Bureau | - |
| - | - |
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