Fire Pit Rules: Bloomfield vs Newark
How do fire pit rules rules compare between Bloomfield, NJ and Newark, NJ?
Bloomfield has fewer restrictions than Newark.
Bloomfield, NJ
Essex County
Recreational fires in elevated non-combustible containers are permitted under NJ Uniform Fire Code §307.2. UCC-approved containers need 15-foot clearance; others need 25 feet. Propane grills are prohibited on terraces and balconies. Permanent fire pits require a construction permit.
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Essex County
Wood-burning fire pits prohibited in Newark — open burning banned under N.J.A.C. 7:27. Gas-fired appliances may be permitted under NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70).
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| Fact | Bloomfield | Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Container Required | Elevated, non-combustible | - |
| Clearance | 15 ft (UCC-approved) / 25 ft (other) | - |
| Propane Grills | Prohibited on terraces/balconies | - |
| Permanent Pits | Require construction permit | - |
| Wood Fire Pits | - | Prohibited — open burning ban |
| State Rule | - | N.J.A.C. 7:27 |
| Gas Appliances | - | May be permitted — N.J.A.C. 5:70 |
| Contact | - | Newark Fire Prevention Bureau |
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Bloomfield FAQ
Are fire pits allowed in residential areas in Bloomfield?
Recreational fires in elevated non-combustible containers are permitted under NJ Uniform Fire Code §307.2. UCC-approved containers need 15-foot clearance; others need 25 feet. Propane grills are prohibited on terraces and balconies. Permanent fire pits require a construction permit.
What are the fire pit setback requirements in Bloomfield?
Container Required: Elevated, non-combustible. Clearance: 15 ft (UCC-approved) / 25 ft (other). Propane Grills: Prohibited on terraces/balconies. Permanent Pits: Require construction permit.
Newark FAQ
Are fire pits allowed in residential areas in Newark?
Wood-burning fire pits prohibited in Newark — open burning banned under N.J.A.C. 7:27. Gas-fired appliances may be permitted under NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70).
What are the fire pit setback requirements in Newark?
Wood Fire Pits: Prohibited — open burning ban. State Rule: N.J.A.C. 7:27. Gas Appliances: May be permitted — N.J.A.C. 5:70. Contact: Newark Fire Prevention Bureau.
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