Fire pit rules in Babylon, NY — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Babylon permits residential fire pits under Town Code Chapter 89 (Fire Prevention) with 25-foot setback from structures and property lines. Pit must be under 3 feet in diameter, contained in noncombustible ring with metal screen cover. Only clean seasoned wood allowed; no trash, leaves, or construction debris. Adult attendance required.
Town of Babylon enforces fire pit rules via the Fire Marshals Office and Suffolk County Fire Prevention. NY State DEC Part 215 and the Uniform Fire Prevention Code (19 NYCRR 1225) apply. Pits must be at least 25 feet from any structure, fence, or combustible material. Extinguishing water or sand must be on hand at all times. Babylon Village and adjacent hamlets (Lindenhurst, North Babylon, West Babylon, Deer Park, Copiague) follow parallel rules. Fires prohibited during high wind or red flag advisories declared by Suffolk County FRES.
Unattended or non-compliant fire pits: warning then fines $100-$500 per NY fire code enforcement. Repeat offenses may trigger Fire Marshal citation under 19 NYCRR Part 1225.
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