Outdoor Cooking in Muncie, IN (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Muncie, Indiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoker Rules
In the City of Muncie, once the fire chief declares an open burning ban, Section 91.30(D) still allows two fire sources: indoor heating units and outdoor gas grills. Every other open flame, including bonfires and yard-debris fires, becomes unlawful until the chief lifts the ban through local media.
Muncie Exempts Gas Grills From Burning Bans
Light RestrictionsMuncie City Code § 91.30(C)-(D)
(C)An open burning ban may be issued by the chief of the Muncie Fire Department when conditions set forth in subsection (B) exist. ... (D)During an open burning ban, only fires in indoor heating units or outdoor gas grills are permitted.