Fire Regulations in Broome County, NY (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Broome County, New York.
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Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Broome County's Sanitary Code lets residents build campfires and light outdoor grills without a county permit, as long as a responsible party keeps the fire controlled and it creates no nuisance. Local fire wardens, the State Commissioner of Conservation, or a town's own burning ban can still override this county-level allowance.
Broome County Campfire and Grill Fire Rules
Light RestrictionsBroome County Charter and Code § 305-22(B)
No person shall burn any refuse in any open fire except in conformity with the provisions of Subsection B(2) of the section. Permissible burning. When not prohibited by other local ordinances or other officials having jurisdiction, such as the State Commissioner of Conservation or local fire wardens or other fire prevention officials, the following types of open burning are permissible: (a) Out...
Outdoor Burning
New York State imposes an annual residential brush-burning prohibition from March 16 through May 14, which applies to Broome County. Outside that window, Broome County regulates outdoor burning under its Code Article V §305-22 and NYS DEC's open-burning rules (6 NYCRR Part 215), which permanently ban burning trash, leaves, and treated wood statewide.
Broome County, NY Burn Ban & Outdoor Burning Rules
Heavy Restrictions6 NYCRR Part 215 (Open Burning)
Open burning is regulated under Part 215 . Part 215 describes the types of fires that are allowed and the materials that may be burned in an open fire. Towns, villages, cities, and counties can pass ordinances that are stricter than Part 215. You should check with local authorities before having an open fire to find out if local law requires a permit or prohibits open fires. What Can I Burn? Th...
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