Fire Regulations in Essex County, NJ (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Consumer fireworks are banned statewide across Essex County under New Jersey law. A 2017 amendment legalized only hand-held or ground-based sparkling devices and novelties for anyone 16 or older. Aerial and explosive fireworks remain illegal everywhere.
Fireworks Rules in Essex County
Heavy RestrictionsN.J.S.A. 21:3-2
It shall be unlawful for any person to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell, possess or use... firecrackers; torpedoes; skyrockets, Roman candles, bombs, or other fireworks of like construction... [except] sparkling devices and novelties as defined in R.S.21:2-2 if the person is 16 years of age or older.
Outdoor Burning
Essex County bans building fires anywhere in a county park except in areas the Director specifically designates and regulates for that use.
Open Fire Ban in Essex County Parks
Heavy RestrictionsEssex County Code § 74-26.A (Fires)
No person in any County park or property shall build or attempt to build a fire except in such areas specifically designated for such use and under such regulations as may be designated by the Director. No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or other flammable material in a County park or property or on any highway, roadways...
Fire Regulations by City in Essex County
1 cities in Essex County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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