Outdoor Cooking in Phoenix, AZ (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Phoenix, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoker Rules
Phoenix exempts cook stoves, barbecue grills, and fire pits from the fireplace and wood-stove certification rules in City Code Chapter 40: no EPA-certified appliance or installation permit is required for outdoor cooking devices.
Smokers and Grills Exempt From Fireplace Rules
Few RestrictionsPhoenix City Code § 40-4(b)
The following installations are not regulated by this article and are not prohibited by this article: ... 2. Cook stoves, barbecue grills, and similar appliances designed primarily for cooking. 3. Fire pits, barbecue grills, and other outdoor fireplaces.
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