Outdoor Cooking in Sammamish, WA (2026)
2 verified outdoor cooking rules for Sammamish, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Propane and charcoal barbecue grills are allowed in Sammamish and, as manufactured cooking devices, do not require a burn permit. Grilling is governed by the adopted 2021 Washington State Fire Code, which restricts open-flame grills near combustible multifamily buildings.
Sammamish BBQ Propane Rules
Few RestrictionsSmoker Rules
Charcoal, propane, pellet, and wood smokers are allowed in Sammamish as manufactured cooking devices and do not require a burn permit. Smokers must use charcoal or seasoned wood, be attended, and not create a smoke nuisance for neighbors. Gas/propane cooking generally continues during air-quality bans.
Sammamish Smoker Rules
Few RestrictionsLooking for King County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Sammamish city rules.
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