Showing ordinances that apply to Orangeburg, NY
Orangeburg is an unincorporated community (population 4,565) in Rockland County, New York. Because Orangeburg is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Rockland County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The fire pit rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Rockland County fire pits are regulated under the NYS Uniform Fire Code (19 NYCRR Part 1225) plus local town ordinances. Recreational fires under 3 ft diameter allowed at single-family homes with 25-foot structure setback. Multi-family and Hudson River flood zone properties face stricter rules.
Rockland County fire pit rules combine the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (19 NYCRR Part 1225) with town-level ordinances. Under NYS Fire Code §307, recreational fires are limited to 3-foot diameter and 2 feet high, must be 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, and require constant adult attendance with extinguishing means on hand. Portable outdoor fireplaces (chimineas, fire bowls) must be 15 feet from structures. Clarkstown, Ramapo, Orangetown, and Haverstraw enforce through town fire marshals and volunteer fire districts. Nyack and Piermont (Hudson River communities) impose additional restrictions during dry periods. Burning only clean, dry seasoned wood or charcoal permitted. No trash, leaves, construction debris, or treated lumber. Multi-family buildings in Spring Valley, Suffern, and Spring Valley apartments generally prohibit open-flame devices on balconies. Large Orthodox Jewish community events (Lag BaOmer bonfires in Monsey/New Square) require coordination with local fire marshals and may need special permits under Ramapo Town Code.
NYS Fire Code violation: $250-$1,000. DEC air quality violation (prohibited materials): up to $18,000. Fire causing property damage: criminal charges under NY Penal Law Article 150.
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