Fire Regulations in Atlantic County, NJ (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Backyard recreational fire pits are legal across Atlantic County, but the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code keeps a recreational fire in an approved container at least 15 feet from any structure. Larger bonfires need a Type 1 permit.
Atlantic County Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsN.J.A.C. 5:70 (State Fire Prevention Code)
Fires in approved containers shall be permitted, provided that such fires are not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) from any structure.
Brush Clearance
New Jersey has no statewide defensible-space mandate for homeowners. Burning brush to clear it is prohibited under N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.3, which bars disposing of any type of plant by open burning across Atlantic County.
Atlantic County Brush Clearance & Vegetation Management
Some RestrictionsN.J.A.C. 7:27-2.3
No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the disposal of any type of plant by open burning.
Outdoor Burning
Open burning is generally prohibited across Atlantic County under N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.3. No one may dispose of refuse, fallen leaves, or plant material by open burning. Only contained recreational and cooking fires are allowed.
Atlantic County Outdoor Burning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsN.J.A.C. 7:27-2.3
No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the disposal of rubbish, garbage, trade waste, buildings or structures by open burning.
Fire Regulations by City in Atlantic County
1 cities in Atlantic County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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