Fire Regulations in Connecticut (2026)
28 rules on the books across Connecticut, 8 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Rules for fire pits, chimineas, and recreational backyard fires, setback distances from structures, size and fuel limits, attendance requirements, and burn-ban days.
Bridgeport
Heavy RestrictionsBridgeport prohibits any open fire outside a building, anywhere in the city, unless it falls under a narrow burning…
Read full rule →Danbury
Significant RestrictionsDanbury requires Fire Marshal permission before kindling any outdoor fire, bans burning between sunset and sunrise, and…
Read full rule →New Haven
Some RestrictionsNew Haven bans open burning of trash, leaves and debris citywide, but allows a supervised fire kept at least 50 feet…
Read full rule →Norwalk
Some RestrictionsNorwalk lets residents cook over an outdoor fireplace or barbecue pit without a Fire Marshal permit, but every other…
Read full rule →Ridgefield
Light RestrictionsRidgefield doesn't require an open-burning permit for a contained campfire or backyard barbecue: Town Code § 141-3…
Read full rule →Stamford
Light RestrictionsStamford exempts recreational campfires and bonfires from its open burning ban, but only if you burn nonprocessed wood…
Read full rule →Fireworks
Which types of consumer fireworks are legal, when they can be used, and the fines for setting off illegal fireworks.
Connecticut: statewide
StatewideHeavy RestrictionsConnecticut bans the sale, possession, and use of consumer fireworks. The only exception under Conn. Gen. Stat. §…
Read full rule →Bridgeport
Heavy RestrictionsBridgeport Municipal Code § 8.52.010 bans the sale, discharge, firing, or use of firecrackers, rockets, torpedoes…
Read full rule →Waterbury
Heavy RestrictionsWaterbury, Connecticut bans the sale, discharge or use of firecrackers, rockets, Roman candles and similar pyrotechnic…
Read full rule →Hartford
Significant RestrictionsSelling or storing consumer fireworks in Hartford requires an annual Fire Marshal permit, a $250 fee, and inspections…
Read full rule →New Haven
Significant RestrictionsNew Haven bars anyone from igniting or exploding fireworks, firecrackers, rockets, or other missiles in city parks…
Read full rule →Norwalk
Significant RestrictionsNorwalk bans selling, using, or possessing fireworks with intent to sell or use them, except that anyone 16 or older…
Read full rule →Outdoor Burning
Rules for open flames outdoors including bonfires, yard waste burning, and cooking fires. Some cities ban all outdoor burning year-round.
Connecticut: statewide
StatewideHeavy RestrictionsConnecticut requires permits from the local Open Burning Official for most outdoor burning of brush and vegetative…
Read full rule →Bridgeport
Significant RestrictionsBridgeport prohibits open fires outside buildings citywide; a bureau permit is required unless the fire serves an…
Read full rule →Danbury
Significant RestrictionsDanbury bans burning garbage outdoors outright and requires a $25 Fire Marshal permit before any resident can burn…
Read full rule →Hartford
Significant RestrictionsHartford bans open bonfires outright unless the fire chief gives written permission first. Sec. 13-55 of the Municipal…
Read full rule →New Haven
Significant RestrictionsNew Haven bans outdoor burning of trash, leaves, brush, building materials, and auto bodies citywide; the fire chief…
Read full rule →Norwalk
Significant RestrictionsNorwalk requires a Fire Marshal permit before setting any outdoor fire within city limits, with narrow built-in…
Read full rule →Ridgefield
Significant RestrictionsRidgefield only allows open burning of brush, and only under a permit from the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief or Fire…
Read full rule →Stamford
Significant RestrictionsStamford bans backyard brush burning outright and prohibits nearly all other open burning unless the fire department's…
Read full rule →Waterbury
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Waterbury, Connecticut, no one may ignite a brush fire without a permit from the Fire Marshal. The Fire…
Read full rule →Wildfire Zones
Special building and landscaping requirements for properties located in designated wildfire hazard areas or fire severity zones.
Smoke Detectors
Requirements for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in homes, including how many you need and where they must be installed.
Bridgeport
Some RestrictionsBridgeport requires an operable smoke detector near every sleeping area and at the head of each stairway in hotel, inn…
Read full rule →Hartford
Some RestrictionsEvery housing unit in Hartford must have a working smoke detector under Municipal Code § 18-51(N), which folds in the…
Read full rule →New Haven
Some RestrictionsNew Haven's Housing Code requires smoke detectors in every dwelling unit and applicable common area, covering…
Read full rule →Stamford
Some RestrictionsEvery occupied dwelling in Stamford needs working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors under Code of Ordinances §§ 70-12…
Read full rule →Propane Storage
Limits on size and location of residential propane tanks, including setback distances from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources.
Norwalk
Some RestrictionsIn Norwalk's Industrial Zone No. 1, propane gas storage up to 30,000 gallons is allowed outright as a permitted use…
Read full rule →Waterbury
Light RestrictionsWaterbury's code does not set citywide propane storage limits, but it does require any above-ground propane tank…
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