Fire Regulations in Rockland County, NY (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Rockland County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Rockland County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Outdoor Burning
Inside the Village of Spring Valley, Code § 23-11 requires an operating permit before conducting open burning under Fire Code of New York State Section 307. The permit rule does not cover recreational fires or portable outdoor fireplaces, which stay unregulated by this section.
Open Burning Permit Required in Spring Valley
Significant RestrictionsRockland County Code § 23-11A, A(2), A(2)(k)
Operating permits required. Operating permits are required for conducting any process or activity or for operating any type of building, structure, or facility listed below: ... Buildings, structures, facilities, processes and/or activities that are within the scope and/or permit requirements of the chapter or section title of the FCNYS as follows: ... Section 307, "Open Burning, Recreational F...
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