6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational fires in Bergen County are regulated under the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. Small recreational fires using clean wood are permitted with restrictions; municipalities within Bergen County may impose stricter local rules.
New Jersey law allows only non-aerial, non-explosive consumer fireworks like sparklers and ground-based novelties. Aerial fireworks, firecrackers, and Roman candles are illegal throughout Bergen County and statewide.
Bergen County property owners must maintain vegetation to prevent fire and pest hazards. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service and local municipalities enforce brush clearance, particularly near structures and along roadways.
Open burning of leaves, yard waste, and refuse is broadly prohibited in Bergen County under New Jersey air pollution rules. Limited exceptions exist for recreational fires and agricultural or prescribed burns with permits.
Bergen County has limited high-risk wildfire zones compared to southern New Jersey, but wooded areas in the northwest border the Ramapo Mountains and follow NJ Forest Fire Service wildland-urban interface guidelines.
Propane storage in Bergen County is regulated by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (NFPA 58). Residential cylinders, exchange cages, and bulk tanks must meet setback, capacity, and permit requirements enforced by local fire officials.
10 cities in Bergen County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Fire Pit Rules, Fireworks
6 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pit Rules
6 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pit Rules
4 verified rules • Fire Pit Rules, Fireworks
2 verified rules • Fireworks, Propane Storage
2 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fireworks
1 verified rule • Brush Clearance
1 verified rule • Fireworks
4 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pit Rules
2 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fireworks
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