Outdoor Cooking in Mountain View, CA (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Mountain View, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Mountain View's Fire Code bans charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices on combustible balconies and within 10 feet of combustible construction, per City Code Sec. 14.24.05. Single- and two-family homes, sprinklered buildings, and small propane grills using a cylinder no larger than 2½ pounds are exempt.
Mountain View Balcony BBQ and Grill Rules
Some RestrictionsMountain View, CA, City Code Sec. 14.24.05 (amending Cal. Fire Code § 4104.2)
4104.2 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction or other combustible hazards. Exceptions: 1.One- and two-family dwellings.2.Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler system. This exception does not apply to commercia...
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