[Ord. #2453, 9-29-2020, added]
This section applies to all properties in Bernards Township.
[Ord. #2453, 9-29-2020, added]
Open burning shall be prohibited without first obtaining a permit
from the State Forest Fire Service of the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection as well as a permit from the Bernards Township
Bureau of Fire Prevention as per N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.7. Open burns/bonfires
shall not be conducted within 50 feet of a structure or combustible
material. The fire shall not be more than five feet by five feet by
five feet in dimension and shall not burn longer than three hours.
Fuel for the fire shall consist only of seasoned dry firewood.
[Ord. #2453, 9-29-2020, added]
Recreational fires are permitted when utilizing only seasoned
dry firewood and shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure
or combustible material.
[Ord. #2453, 9-29-2020, added]
Outdoor fireplaces are permitted when being used in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions, utilizing only seasoned dry
firewood, and shall not be conducted within 15 feet of a structure
or combustible material. Outdoor fireplaces shall not be used or stored
on combustible balconies or decks. The Fire Official shall review
and approve all construction applications with outdoor fireplaces
setback requirements.
[Ord. #2453, 9-29-2020, added]
Agricultural burning shall be prohibited without first obtaining
a permit from the State Forest Fire Service in the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection.
[Ord. #2453, 9-29-2020, added]
Where open burning creates or adds to a hazardous situation,
or a required permit for open burning has not been obtained, the Bureau
of Fire Prevention staff or a representative of the local Fire Department
is authorized to order the extinguishment of the open burning operation.
[Ord. #2453, 9-29-2020, added]
Open burning, recreational fires, and all outdoor fireplaces
shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished.
[Ord. #2453, 9-29-2020, added]
Open burning, recreational fires, and outdoor fireplaces shall
not be utilized for waste disposal purposes, including but not limited
to rubbish, garbage, leaves, waste vegetation, and construction debris.
