Outdoor Cooking in Arlington County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Arlington County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Arlington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
BBQ & Propane Rules
Arlington County bars charcoal and gas grills from balconies, rooftops, and decks, and requires them to sit at least 15 feet from combustible construction or a residential building, hotel, or motel, unless the building falls under a specific sprinkler or listed natural-gas exception.
Arlington County Grill and Balcony Cooking Rules
Significant RestrictionsArlington County Code § 8.1-308.1.4, § 8.1-308.1.4.1 (Fire Prevention Code)
308.1.4 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices fueled by combustible or flammable gases, liquids, or solids shall not be operated or stored on any balcony, rooftop, or deck of any building, or within fifteen (15) feet of combustible construction or a residential building, hotel, or motel. Exceptions: 1. One- and two-family dwellings, including townhous...
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