Fire pit rules in Onondaga County, NY — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fire pits allowed in Onondaga County towns under 6 NYCRR Part 215. Pit must be under 3 ft diameter, burn only clean seasoned wood, and stay 10+ ft from structures.
Onondaga County follows NY DEC rules (6 NYCRR Part 215) for residential fire pits. Towns with population under 20,000 (most of the county outside Syracuse) allow recreational fires year-round except during the March 15 to May 15 statewide burn ban. City of Syracuse generally prohibits open flames in residential yards without special permission. Fires must use only clean dry wood, not construction debris or yard waste.
DEC violations carry fines up to 500 dollars. Local code enforcement may also cite under town nuisance codes.
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