Showing ordinances that apply to Chelsea Cove, NY
Chelsea Cove is an unincorporated community (population 1,150) in Dutchess County, New York. Because Chelsea Cove is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Dutchess County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The fire pit rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Dutchess County towns follow NY Uniform Fire Code (19 NYCRR Part 1225) and DEC 6 NYCRR Part 215. Recreational fires allowed in approved pits under 3 ft diameter, 25 ft from structures.
Residential fire pits permitted in towns with population under 20,000 (most of Dutchess County). City of Poughkeepsie and City of Beacon have stricter municipal rules. Only clean dry seasoned wood allowed as fuel. Must be attended at all times with extinguishing water source ready. Contact Dutchess County at (845) 486-2000 for enforcement.
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