Fire pit rules in Elizabeth, NJ — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fire pits are legal in Elizabeth if using approved elevated containers per NJ Uniform Fire Code. UCC-approved containers must be 15 ft from structures; non-approved must be 25 ft away. Must be constantly attended.
Under the NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70), recreational fires in approved containers are permitted. Containers approved by NJ UCC must be at least 15 feet from any structure. Non-approved containers require 25-foot setback. Fires must be constantly attended with a portable fire extinguisher or garden hose available. Fuel area cannot exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. All fires must be fully extinguished when unattended. Fire department may order extinguishment during high-risk weather conditions.
Illegal burning: $250 to $1,000. Unattended fire: $100 to $500. NJ Fire Code violations: DCA Division of Fire Safety enforcement.
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