Outdoor Burning: Brick vs Holiday City-Berkeley
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Brick, NJ and Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ?
Brick and Holiday City-Berkeley have similar restriction levels.
Brick, NJ
Ocean County
All open burning is prohibited in Brick Township except as approved by the Bureau of Fire Safety. The township adopts the NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70) enforced by the Joint Board of Fire Commissioners. Violations may carry fines up to $5,000.
View full Brick rules →Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ
Ocean County
Outdoor burning in Ocean County is regulated by the NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70) enforced by the Ocean County Bureau of Fire Safety and local fire officials, the NJ DEP Air Quality regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:27-2), and individual municipal ordinances. Open burning of refuse is prohibited statewide. The NJ Forest Fire Service has jurisdiction over wildfires and prescribed burns in Pinelands areas of Ocean County, which covers significant portions of western townships.
View full Holiday City-Berkeley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Brick | Holiday City-Berkeley |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Chapter 191 | - |
| General Rule | All open burning prohibited | - |
| Exceptions | Bureau of Fire Safety approval | - |
| Max Fine | $5,000 | - |
| State Law | - | N.J.A.C. 5:70 (Uniform Fire Code) and N.J.A.C. 7:27-2 (Air Quality) |
| Refuse Burning | - | Prohibited statewide |
| Pinelands Areas | - | NJ Forest Fire Service has additional jurisdiction |
| Enforcement | - | OC Bureau of Fire Safety, municipal fire officials |
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Brick FAQ
Can I burn yard waste in my backyard in Brick?
All open burning is prohibited in Brick Township except as approved by the Bureau of Fire Safety. The township adopts the NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70) enforced by the Joint Board of Fire Commissioners. Violations may carry fines up to $5,000.
Do I need a permit for outdoor burning in Brick?
Code Section: Chapter 191. General Rule: All open burning prohibited. Exceptions: Bureau of Fire Safety approval. Max Fine: $5,000.
Holiday City-Berkeley FAQ
Can I burn yard waste in my backyard in Ocean County?
Outdoor burning in Ocean County is regulated by the NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70) enforced by the Ocean County Bureau of Fire Safety and local fire officials, the NJ DEP Air Quality regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:27-2), and individual municipal ordinances. Open burning of refuse is prohibited...
Do I need a permit for outdoor burning in Ocean County?
State Law: N.J.A.C. 5:70 (Uniform Fire Code) and N.J.A.C. 7:27-2 (Air Quality). Refuse Burning: Prohibited statewide. Pinelands Areas: NJ Forest Fire Service has additional jurisdiction. Enforcement: OC Bureau of Fire Safety, municipal fire officials.
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