Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-48
Outdoor fires
Operative Text
(a) Outdoor fires fueled by trash, yard waste, construction debris or any similar material are expressly prohibited, except with the specific written permission granted by the office of the chief of fire, after written request demonstrating reasonable purpose, compelling need and adequate provision for public safety. (b) Outdoor fires for domestic food preparation are permitted with the following restrictions: (1) The use of unvented portable, solid, liquid or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) fueled cooking or heating equipment, is prohibited in the following locations: a. Inside structures; b. Under or upon roofs; c. Upon balconies or porches; or d. Within three (3) feet of any combustible material or structure. (2) The burning of materials other than those permitted for domestic food preparation; i.e., charcoal, hardwood, natural gas, liquified petroleum gas (LPG) etc., which create excessive smoke, flaming brands or noxious odors is prohibited.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 5 § 27-48 establishes two categories of outdoor fire rules. First, fires fueled by trash, yard waste, construction debris, or similar materials are flatly prohibited unless the Fire Chief's office grants specific written permission following a written request that shows reasonable purpose, compelling need, and adequate safety measures. Second, outdoor cooking fires are allowed but only when using approved fuels such as charcoal, hardwood, natural gas, or LPG, and portable cooking or heating equipment must be kept away from structures, roofs, balconies, porches, and any combustible material within three feet.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 5 § 27-48 generally ensure that no tenant or contractor burns trash, yard waste, or construction debris on the property without documented written authorization from the Fire Chief's office. Compliant operators also take steps to communicate to tenants that portable cooking equipment—whether solid-fuel, liquid-fuel, or LPG—must not be used indoors, on roofs, on balconies or porches, or within three feet of any combustible material or structure. Maintaining clear signage or lease provisions that reference these restrictions is a common practice among operators seeking to stay in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 5 § 27-48, tenants have the right to understand what outdoor fire activities are and are not permitted on their rental property. Outdoor cooking with approved fuels like charcoal or LPG is generally allowed, but portable cooking equipment cannot be used on balconies, porches, under roofs, or near combustible materials, and burning trash or yard waste is prohibited without special written permission from the Fire Chief's office. Tenants who believe a landlord or neighbor is violating these rules may consider contacting the Syracuse Fire Department or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available complaint or reporting processes.
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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