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Outdoor Cooking in Cranston, RI (2026)

2 verified outdoor cooking rules for Cranston, Rhode Island, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

BBQ & Propane Rules

Cranston requires outdoor cooking fires, barbecues, fireplaces, and grills, to sit at least ten feet from the neighboring property line and be contained in a noncombustible enclosure with an adult attending at all times.

Cranston Barbecue and Grill Placement Rules

Some Restrictions

Cranston Code of Ordinances § 8.08.200

No person shall kindle or maintain any fire ... in the city of Cranston with the following exceptions: A. Cooking of food on barbecues, fireplaces or grills shall at least be ten (10) feet from the property line of each adjacent owner. ... 1. All cooking and/or fire features must be contained in an enclosure that is constructed from brick, masonry, metal or other non-combustible material. ... 3...

Smoker Rules

Cranston limits barbecues, grills, and fireplaces to open-flame cooking fires kept at least 10 feet from the neighboring property line and fully enclosed in non-combustible material under Code § 8.08.200.

Cranston Outdoor Cooking Fire Rules

Some Restrictions

Cranston Code of Ordinances § 8.08.200

No person shall kindle or maintain any fire ... in the city of Cranston with the following exceptions: A. Cooking of food on barbecues, fireplaces or grills shall at least be ten (10) feet from the property line of each adjacent owner. ... All cooking and/or fire features must be contained in an enclosure that is constructed from brick, masonry, metal or other non-combustible material. ... An a...