Outdoor burning rules in Babylon, NY — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Open burning of brush and debris is prohibited in Babylon year-round because the town exceeds the 20,000 population threshold under 6 NYCRR Part 215. Only small cooking fires and approved ceremonial fires are allowed. The statewide brush burn ban runs March 15-May 15 but has no effect here since burning is banned all year.
NY DEC 6 NYCRR Part 215 prohibits open burning of brush in towns with population over 20,000. Babylon (population ~213,000) is well over this threshold, so residential brush burning is never legal. Backyard cooking fires (BBQ, small fire pit with seasoned wood) are exempt. Burning trash, leaves, or construction debris is always prohibited statewide.
DEC civil penalty up to $1,500 first offense, up to $3,000 repeat. Town Fire Marshal may also issue citations under local code.
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