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Outdoor Cooking in Blaine, MN (2026)

2 verified outdoor cooking rules for Blaine, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

BBQ & Propane Rules

Backyard barbecuing is allowed in Blaine, but the Minnesota State Fire Code restricts where propane and charcoal grills can be used at multi-family buildings. LP cylinders over one pound may not be stored indoors or in garages. Store spare propane tanks outdoors and upright, away from building exits and combustibles.

Blaine BBQ and Propane Grill Rules

Some Restrictions

Smoker Rules

Using a backyard smoker, pellet grill, or barbecue for cooking is allowed in Blaine and is not classified as a regulated recreational fire or open burn, since the purpose is cooking food, not burning waste. Standard fire-safety and LP gas storage rules apply, and burning prohibited materials like treated wood is never allowed.

Blaine Smoker and Outdoor Cooking Rules

Few Restrictions

Looking for Anoka County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Blaine city rules.

Outdoor Cooking in Anoka County