Outdoor burning rules in North Bergen, 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.
Outdoor burning for waste disposal is prohibited under NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70). North Bergen's suburban areas have some larger lots than other Hudson County cities, but open burning remains prohibited by state law. The North Bergen Fire Prevention Bureau enforces these rules.
NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70) prohibits open burning for waste disposal (leaves, trash, yard debris) and ground-level fires. Recreational fires in elevated containers may be technically permitted with proper setbacks (15 feet from structures for UCC-approved; 25 feet otherwise) and ¼-inch mesh cover. North Bergen's suburban character provides more lot space than Hudson County waterfront cities, but residential lots are still generally insufficient for safe open burning. The North Bergen Fire Prevention Bureau (4233 Kennedy Blvd., 201-392-2000) enforces fire codes. Any fire creating smoke nuisance can be ordered extinguished.
Illegal outdoor burning: fire code violation, immediate extinguishment, fines under N.J.A.C. 5:70.
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