Brick, NJ Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Where prohibited
- All Brick Township parks and recreation areas
- Permit exception
- Supervised displays allowed with Parks Dept. permit
- Maximum fine
- $2,000 per violation (§ 1-15)
- Enforced by
- Police Dept. and park attendants
Summary
Brick Township bans possessing, igniting or throwing firecrackers, rockets or other fireworks in any township park, though the Parks and Recreation Department can permit supervised displays in designated areas.
Have in his possession, set or otherwise cause to explode, discharge or burn any firecrackers, torpedo rockets or other fireworks, firecrackers or explosives of flammable material or discharge them or throw them into any such areas from lands or highways adjacent thereto. This prohibition includes any substance, compound, mixture or article that, in conjunction with any other substance or compound, would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints. At any discretion of the Department of Parks and Recreation, permits may be given for conducting properly supervised fireworks in designated park areas. [Amended 2-12-2008 by Ord. No. 6-08]
(3) Appear at any place in other than proper clothing.
(4) Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether public or private.
(5) Build or attempt to build a fire, except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated. No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or other flammable material within any park or on any highways, roads or streets abutting or contiguous thereto. Any organization, association or group utilizing the premises known as "Windward Beach" or "Trader's Cove" pursuant to a group reservation shall be permitted to grill or cook food if a permit is obtained for such purposes. Grills must be factory built, and under no circumstances shall any tabletop grills or tabletop cooking element of any sort be used.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4577344; v53 updated 2025-12-09; through 12-09-2025).
Full Breakdown
Brick Township's parks ordinance prohibits anyone from possessing, setting off, discharging or burning firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets or other fireworks or explosives in any township park or recreation area, or throwing them in from adjacent land or roads. The Department of Parks and Recreation, in its discretion, can issue a permit for a properly supervised fireworks display in a designated park area. Park attendants and Township police enforce the rule and can eject violators or confiscate the fireworks. Violations carry the Township's general penalty under § 1-15: a fine up to $2,000, up to 90 days in the county jail, or community service, with each day and each act a separate offense.
Violations & Fines
Up to $2,000 in fines, up to 90 days in county jail, or community service under § 1-15; each day and act is a separate offense; police can eject violators and confiscate fireworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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