Outdoor burning rules in Jackson, NJ — 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 in Jackson Township is regulated under the NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70) and is generally prohibited. Jackson's Pinelands location creates elevated wildfire risk. The NJ Forest Fire Service conducts prescribed burns at Colliers Mills WMA in Jackson.
The NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70) governs fire safety in Jackson Township. Open burning is generally prohibited. Jackson's significant Pinelands coverage creates elevated wildfire risk, with prescribed burns conducted by the NJ Forest Fire Service at locations like Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area. Residential outdoor burning requires permits. The Pinelands area provisions supplementing the zoning code address fire break clearing and maintenance. Agricultural burning may require forestry permits with information submitted to the Zoning Officer.
Fire code violations carry significant fines. Unauthorized burning in Pinelands areas may trigger state enforcement.
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