Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-69
Open fires
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A. No person shall cause or permit the kindling, maintenance or use of any open fire without a permit issued by the Village Administrator. Application for a permit shall be made, in writing, to the Village Administrator, who before issuing any permit shall consult with the Chief of the Fire Department. Any permits issued shall contain such requirements, limitations and restrictions as are necessary to ensure the public safety. B. An open fire is any outdoor fire, or outdoor smoke-producing process, which emits into the outdoor atmosphere any contaminants, such as gases, fumes, mists, vapors, dust, fibers or other impurities. C. A permit shall not be required for the following open fires: (1) Outdoor picnics and barbecue fires on private property in equipment covered by a grate not exceeding four (4) square feet, fueled by charcoal or gas. (2) Any fires used for the training of the village fire companies, but only with the prior written approval of the Chief of the Fire Department. (3) Any other open fire authorized pursuant to the Code of the Village of Pelham. D. All open fires must be attended at all times, have appropriate fire-extinguishing equipment readily available for any emergency and be extinguished by 11:00 p.m.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-69 establishes that outdoor fires or smoke-producing processes generally require a permit from the Village Administrator, who consults with the Fire Chief before issuing one. Permits come with conditions designed to protect public safety. Certain fires are exempt from the permit requirement, including small charcoal or gas barbecues on private property, fire company training fires with written Fire Chief approval, and fires otherwise authorized by village code. Regardless of permit status, all open fires must be continuously attended, have fire-extinguishing equipment on hand, and be fully extinguished by 11:00 p.m.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Pelham should be aware that under ch. 54 § 54-69, any outdoor fire or smoke-producing activity beyond a small grate barbecue (no larger than four square feet, fueled by charcoal or gas) generally requires a written permit obtained in advance from the Village Administrator. Compliant operators ensure that any permitted fire is supervised at all times, that appropriate extinguishing equipment is readily accessible, and that all fires are out by 11:00 p.m. Permit conditions may impose additional site-specific requirements, so reviewing those terms carefully is part of standard compliance practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Pelham who wish to have an outdoor fire should know that ch. 54 § 54-69 generally requires a Village Administrator permit for open fires, with limited exceptions such as small backyard barbecues using charcoal or gas in a grate no larger than four square feet. If a landlord or neighbor is conducting unpermitted open fires that affect your enjoyment or safety, you may raise the matter with the Village Administrator or local code enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help clarify how this provision interacts with any lease terms or habitability concerns relevant to your situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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