Passaic County sets no residential grilling rule. New Jersey's Uniform Fire Code restricts where LP-gas and charcoal grills may be used, especially near multifamily buildings, while single-family home grilling is largely unrestricted.
Barbecue and propane grill use is governed by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70), enforced by municipal fire officials, not Passaic County. The code, following the International Fire Code, restricts use of LP-gas and charcoal grills and the storage of LP-gas cylinders on balconies and within a set distance of combustible construction at apartment and condominium buildings. Single-family homeowners in towns like Wayne or Clifton generally may grill freely but should keep grills away from siding, decks, and overhangs, and store propane cylinders outdoors and upright. County parks may separately restrict or prohibit open grilling except in designated areas; check park rules before cooking.
Fire officials can issue Uniform Fire Code violation notices and fines for prohibited grill or cylinder use near multifamily dwellings.
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