Mahwah allows recreational fires in approved devices but requires a 25-foot clearance from structures, constant attendance, and on-site fire-extinguishing equipment under the Bureau of Fire Prevention rules.
Recreational fires in Mahwah are limited to a fuel area no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, used solely for pleasure, cooking, warmth, religious or ceremonial purposes. Only sawn wood that would be used in a fireplace may be burned; brush, leaves, and waste vegetation are prohibited. Conditions that could spread fire within 25 feet of any structure must be eliminated before ignition, the fire must be constantly attended until fully extinguished, and a 4-A portable extinguisher, garden hose, sand, dirt, or water barrel must be on hand.
Unattended fires, oversized pits, burning prohibited materials, or igniting near structures may trigger summonses from the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
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