Outdoor Cooking in Little Rock, AR (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Little Rock, Arkansas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoker Rules
Little Rock exempts fires used for cooking food, including barbecues, smokers, and outdoor fireplaces, from the city's open burning permit requirement, so backyard grilling and smoking need no fire department authorization.
Little Rock Backyard Smoker & BBQ Fire Rules
Few RestrictionsLittle Rock City Code § 12-7
Open burning means the burning of any matter in such a manner that the products of combustion resulting from the burning are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through an adequate stack, duct, or chimney. No open burning permit is required for fires used for cooking of food, including barbecues and outdoor fireplaces.
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