7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Onondaga County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational fire pits allowed in Onondaga County towns under 6 NYCRR Part 215. Pit must be under 3 ft diameter, burn only clean seasoned wood, and stay 10+ ft from structures.
Consumer fireworks are illegal in Onondaga County. The county opted out of the 2015 sparkler law, so even sparklers and ground-based sparkling devices are banned.
Onondaga County has no countywide defensible space requirement. Brush clearance is handled by individual town property maintenance codes.
Outdoor burning of brush, leaves, or debris is prohibited in Onondaga County from March 15 to May 15 under the NYSDEC statewide burn ban. Burning household trash is illegal year-round.
Onondaga County is not in a designated wildfire hazard zone. Central New York receives steady precipitation and is dominated by deciduous forest with low fire risk.
Smoke and CO detectors required in all NY dwellings under 19 NYCRR Part 1225 (Uniform Code). Amanda's Law requires CO alarms in homes with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages.
Small recreational backyard fires for cooking or warmth are allowed in most Onondaga County towns outside the spring burn ban. Fire must be attended and under 3 ft wide.
1 cities in Onondaga County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
See every category we cover for Onondaga County — parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Onondaga County Ordinance Hub →