Fire pit rules in Richmond County, NY — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Residential wood-burning fire pits are effectively banned in Richmond County. NYC Fire Code §307 classifies recreational fires as open burning, which FDNY prohibits citywide.
Unlike most of New York State where fire pits under 3 ft tall and 4 ft in diameter are allowed, NYC — including Staten Island — prohibits open recreational fires under FDNY rules. Only approved portable cooking appliances (gas grills, charcoal grills, propane patio heaters) are allowed on private property, and they are banned from balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction in multi-family buildings per FDNY R-313.
FDNY summons $875+ per incident. Fires causing damage or injury may result in criminal reckless endangerment charges.
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