Outdoor Cooking in Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Cedar Rapids Fire Code § 308.1.9, added locally as Municipal Code § 37.11, bans LP gas containers over 2.5 pounds water capacity, roughly bigger than a standard camping canister, from multi-family balconies above grade. Ignoring a fire code official's order to remove the hazard is a misdemeanor under § 37.08, and the Fire Marshal's Office can issue citations directly.
Cedar Rapids Balcony LP Gas Grill Ban
Significant RestrictionsCedar Rapids Municipal Code § 37.11 (Fire Code § 308.1.9); § 37.08 (Fire Code § 115)
37.11 - 308.1.9 LIQUEFIED-PETROLEUM-GAS CONTAINER. Section 308.1.9 Liquefied-Petroleum-Gas Container. Liquefied-petroleum ("LP") gas containers with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pounds (1.14 kg) [nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg)] LP-gas capacity shall not be located on balconies above grade in multi-family complexes. ... 37.08 - 115 CITATION. Section 115 Citation. Persons operating or maintainin...
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