Outdoor Cooking in Jacksonville, NC (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Jacksonville, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoker Rules
In the City of Jacksonville, North Carolina, any fire kindled outside a building needs a permit from the fire chief or fire marshal, but the code carves out an exception for barbecue pits, exterior fireplaces, and other cook-out devices used safely.
Jacksonville Outdoor Fire & Grill Permit
Some RestrictionsJacksonville City Code § 8-79
Sec. 8-79. - Outdoor fires; permit required. A permit is required from the fire chief, the fire marshal, or his authorized representative for all fires conducted outside of a building. Permits will not be issued unless the burning operation complies with all state and federal air pollution authority rules. ... The following exceptions are hereby allowed: ... (2)Small fires kindled in or upon th...