Outdoor Cooking in Chicago, IL (2026)
2 verified outdoor cooking rules for Chicago, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Natural gas barbecue grills on multi-family balconies must be hard piped with an outside shutoff valve at the wall.
Chicago Balcony Gas Grill Hookup Rule
Some RestrictionsMunicipal Code of Chicago § 18-28-906.2
18-28-906.2 Natural gas barbecue grills located on balconies of multi-family buildings. If natural gas supplies a barbecue grill, the gas shall be hard piped out to the balcony and a listed readily accessible shutoff valve shall be located outside, on the wall, at the point where the pipe protrudes out from the wall. A listed, readily accessible gas convenience outlet, which includes a shutoff ...
Smoker Rules
Natural gas barbecue grills on multi-family balconies must be hard-piped with an outside shutoff valve, per the Chicago Fuel Gas Code.
Chicago Balcony Gas Grill Piping Rule
Some RestrictionsMunicipal Code of Chicago § 18-28-906.2
If natural gas supplies a barbecue grill, the gas shall be hard piped out to the balcony and a listed readily accessible shutoff valve shall be located outside, on the wall, at the point where the pipe protrudes out from the wall. A listed, readily accessible gas convenience outlet, which includes a shutoff valve as an integral part of its design may be used as an alternative to a standard shut...
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