Outdoor Cooking in Shreveport, LA (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Shreveport, Louisiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Shreveport's Property Standards Code bars propane cooking devices from use inside any dwelling or dwelling unit, effectively pushing propane grills and camp stoves onto the patio or balcony. Section 38-15 makes one narrow exception for food trays or salvers warmed by a candle or alcohol lamp that already carry the required approvals. The director of property standards enforces the ban under section 38-16.
Shreveport Bans Indoor Propane Cooking, Not Outdoor Grills
Some RestrictionsShreveport Code of Ordinances § 38-15
Cooking devices using propane shall be prohibited for use inside any dwelling or dwelling unit located within the corporate limits of the city. The foregoing provision shall not apply to residential type food trays or salvers which are heated by a candle or alcohol lamp and which have received all necessary and legally required approvals.