Fire Regulations in Monroe County, NY (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monroe County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Monroe County allows campfires and recreational fires under its Open Burning Control law as long as they don't create a nuisance, but leaf and yard-debris burning doesn't count as recreational.
Monroe County Recreational Campfire Rules
Light RestrictionsMonroe County Sanitary Code § 569-40(B)(2)
Campfires and fires used solely for recreational purposes and when a nuisance is not created. The burning of leaves and lawn and garden debris shall not be considered recreational burning. Local tire marshals and fire chiefs shall be consulted for information on local laws and/or other restrictions. (3) Burning of tree trimmings, insect-infested or diseased vegetation, material cultivated fr...
Brush Clearance
Monroe County follows NY DEC Part 215 seasonal burn ban (March 16 to May 14). Property owners must keep lots clear under town property maintenance codes. No wildfire-zone clearance requirement.
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Some 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...
Outdoor Burning
Monroe County bans open burning of refuse except for specific permitted activities like grills, campfires and agricultural debris burning listed in the county's Open Burning Control law.
Monroe County Open Burning Restrictions
Significant RestrictionsMonroe County Sanitary Code § 569-40(A)
No person shall burn any refuse in any open fire except in conformity with the provisions of § 569-40B. B. When not prohibited by other local laws, ordinances or regulations, or other officials having jurisdiction, the following types of open burning are permissible: (1) Fires in outdoor grills and outdoor fireplaces for the purpose of preparing food. (2) Campfires and fires used solel...
Wildfire Zones
Monroe County is not designated a high wildfire hazard area. No defensible space requirements. NY DEC Part 215 brush burn ban (March 16 – May 14) is the primary wildfire-season rule. Rochester metro dominated by urban/suburban land cover.
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Few RestrictionsNYSDEC Open Burning / ECL Fire Towns
Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in NYS. To report a wildfire, call 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264) or contact a forest ranger in your area . When you plan a fire, always check for fire danger in your area on DEC's online map (updated every week). Also, local governments may have stricter rules than NYS; your fire department will have information about local burning law...
Fire Regulations by City in Monroe County
1 cities in Monroe County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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