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Outdoor Cooking in Simpsonville, SC (2026)

2 verified outdoor cooking rules for Simpsonville, South Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

BBQ & Propane Rules

In single-family homes you may use a charcoal or propane grill freely. But under the adopted International Fire Code, charcoal and open-flame grills cannot be used on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction at apartments and multi-family buildings, except small LP-gas grills under limited conditions.

BBQ and Propane Grill Rules in Simpsonville, SC

Some Restrictions

Smoker Rules

A backyard smoker is treated as an open-flame cooking device. At single-family homes it is generally allowed, but under the adopted International Fire Code, open-flame cooking devices cannot be used on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction at apartments and multi-family buildings. Excessive smoke can also become

Backyard Smoker Rules in Simpsonville, SC

Some Restrictions

Looking for Greenville County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Simpsonville city rules.

Outdoor Cooking in Greenville County