Fire pit rules in Burlington County, NJ — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Burlington County itself sets no fire-pit ordinance. Recreational fires are governed by the state Uniform Fire Code and your municipality's fire prevention bureau, which typically limits pit size and requires clearance from structures. The NJ Forest Fire Service also regulates fires near wooded land.
There is no Burlington County fire-pit rule. Small recreational fires in an approved pit or fireplace are addressed by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70) and enforced by each town's fire official, and by the NJ Forest Fire Service where a lot borders woods. Most Burlington municipalities cap recreational fires (commonly a three-foot pile in a contained pit), require a set clearance from buildings and property lines, and allow only clean, dry firewood, never rubbish or leaves. Because rules vary by town, confirm size and setback limits with your local fire prevention bureau in Mount Holly, Evesham, Medford or Pemberton before lighting a pit.
Enforced by the municipal fire official under the Uniform Fire Code; violations can bring fire-code penalties up to $2,500 and orders to extinguish.
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