Fire pit rules in Fair Lawn, NJ — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fair Lawn restricts open recreational fires under the borough fire prevention chapter. Residents may use small recreational fire pits only when contained, attended, and burning clean wood, with adequate distance from structures and combustibles to prevent fire spread.
The Fair Lawn fire prevention code adopts the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and supplements it with local provisions on outdoor fires. Recreational fire pits are generally permitted for cooking or warmth provided the fire is small, contained in an approved appliance or pit, and attended by an adult at all times. A working extinguishing source such as a hose or extinguisher must be readily available. Fires must be set back from buildings, fences, decks, and property lines, and may be ordered extinguished if smoke creates a nuisance to neighbors or the fire official deems conditions unsafe.
Violations may result in immediate extinguishment orders, summonses, and fines under the borough penalty schedule, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses.
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