Outdoor Cooking in Everett, WA (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Everett, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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BBQ & Propane Rules
Everett's fire code makes all outdoor burning within city limits unlawful, but carves out real exceptions for cooking and recreational fire features. Barbecue grills, pits and smokers are allowed if run per the manufacturer's instructions and Section 308.1.4 of the fire code, while LP-gas fire pits and fireplaces face a strict 10-foot combustible clearance on multifamily balconies.
Everett Backyard BBQ and Propane Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsEverett Municipal Code § 16.03.030 (Fire Code § 307.1, Exceptions 1 and 3)
307.1 General. It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any outdoor burning within the City of Everett. Exceptions: 1. Residential and commercial outdoor cooking using barbecue grills, barbecue pits, barbecue smokers, and other similar food cooking devices operated in its intended purpose as per manufacturer's recom...
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