Outdoor Cooking in Arvada, CO (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Arvada, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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BBQ & Propane Rules
Arvada's fire code bars charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices, including gas grills, from combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction under Section 42-52. One- and two-family homes are exempt, as are sprinkler-protected balconies and decks, and a gas burner with an LP-gas container holding up to 20 pounds may sit on combustible construction regardless.
Arvada BBQ and Propane Grill Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsArvada City Code § 42-52 (I.F.C. § 308.1.4)
308.1.4. Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1. One- and two-family dwellings. 2. Where buildings, balconies or decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. 3. Gas burners having L-P gas container with a water capacity...
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