Outdoor burning rules in Red Bank, 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.
Red Bank enforces NJ Uniform Fire Code through the Fire Marshal's office. Bonfires limited to 5x5x5 feet, 3-hour maximum, 50 feet from structures. Recreational fires must be 25 feet from structures (15 feet in approved containers). Open burning on public property is prohibited statewide.
Red Bank enforces the NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70) through its Fire Marshal's office. Bonfires are limited to 5x5x5 feet in dimension, cannot burn longer than 3 hours, and must be at least 50 feet from any structure (unless in an approved barbecue pit). Recreational fires (fuel area 3 feet or less diameter, 2 feet or less height) must be 25 feet from structures and combustible materials; in approved containers, 15 feet clearance is acceptable. Open burning on public property is prohibited statewide under NJDEP regulations. All outdoor fires must be constantly attended with extinguishing equipment available. The NJDEP prohibits ground-level burning; elevated containers are required. The Fire Marshal may order extinguishment of any fire; failure to comply can result in arrest.
Fire code violation: up to $5,000 NJDEP. Failure to extinguish when ordered: arrest possible. Local fines also apply.
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