Recreational campfires are legal but regulated by the NJ Forest Fire Service, not Burlington County. Fires near wooded land generally require a free recreational fire permit, and municipal fire officials set pit-size and clearance limits under the Uniform Fire Code.
Backyard recreational fires in Burlington County follow state, not county, rules. Where a property borders or lies within woodland, the NJ Forest Fire Service requires a recreational fire permit, issued free of charge and requested at least 10 days in advance. Permit tiers cover an event (up to 2 days), regular residential use (up to 30 days) and seasonal use in approved areas (up to 90 days). During dry weather the Service can impose Stage 1 to 3 restrictions that ban ground fires or limit you to elevated, fuel-burning appliances. Separately, each town's fire official enforces Uniform Fire Code limits on pit size, contained location and clearance from buildings. Burn only clean firewood, never leaves or rubbish.
Forest Fire Service can revoke permits and impose fines up to $5,000; municipal fire officials add Uniform Fire Code penalties.
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