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Outdoor Cooking in Issaquah, WA (2026)

1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Issaquah, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

BBQ & Propane Rules

Issaquah requires no permit for a barbecue. The one numeric limit targets rooftops: portable outdoor barbecues on occupied roofs of Group R-2 occupancies are limited to LPG containers with a maximum capacity of 16.4 ounces (0.465 kg). Every portable outdoor barbecue must be periodically cleaned of grease and fat accumulations.

Issaquah Barbecue and Propane Grill Rules

Some Restrictions

Issaquah Municipal Code § 16.06.050 (IFC 307.2, 307.7, 307.7.1)

A permit is not required for a BBQ. ... 307.7 LPG containers. Portable outdoor barbecues used on occupied roofs of Group R-2 occupancies shall be limited to portable outdoor barbecues designed for use with LPG containers with a maximum capacity of 16.4 ounces (0.465 kg). 307.7.1 Cleaning. Portable outdoor barbecues shall be periodically cleaned by removing grease or fat accumulations from grill...

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