Fire Regulations in Passaic County, NJ (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Passaic County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Outdoor Burning

New Jersey counties don't set neighborhood burn rules, that's municipal, but on its own park land Passaic County bans open burning outright. Article II, Section 22 of the Park Property Ordinance confines any fire to places the County has designated, and gives the County standing authority to post fire bans that shut down even grilling regardless of fuel.

Open Burning Barred in Passaic County Parks

Significant Restrictions

Passaic County Park Property Ordinance, Art. II, § 22 (rev. Aug. 12, 2025)

No person shall start or maintain a fire, except in the places provided for such a purpose... Deep fryers, torches, open fire pits, and bonfires are not allowed whatsoever. During active posted fire bans, no grilling is allowed regardless of fuel source.

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Fire Regulations by City in Passaic County

1 cities in Passaic County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

PatersonPop. 159,732

4 verified rules • Fire Pits & Backyard Fires, Fireworks

All Passaic County ordinances

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