Outdoor Cooking in Edison, NJ (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Edison, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Edison Township's Fire Prevention Standards bar operating a barbecue grill, whether propane, charcoal or wood fired, within or on top of any building or within five feet of a building, wall or overhang under Code § 16-5.6. The clearance applies equally to freestanding houses, apartment balconies and commercial buildings.
Edison Barbecue Grills Need 5-Foot Clearance
Some RestrictionsEdison Township Code § 16-5.6
a. Barbecue grills using propane fuel with fuel tanks attached shall not be located or operated within or upon any building or within five (5) feet laterally of any building, wall or overhang. b. Barbecue grills using charcoal or wood fuel shall not be operated within or upon any building or within five (5) feet laterally of any building, wall or overhang.