2 rules for unincorporated Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Under Virginia's fire code, charcoal and gas grills may not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction, except at one- and two-family homes and townhouses. Keep grills attended and store spare propane outdoors.
Va. SFPC / IFC sec. 308.1.4
Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
A backyard smoker is an open-flame cooking device under Virginia's fire code, so keep it off combustible balconies and 10 feet from combustible construction (single- and two-family homes exempt). Use clean fuel, attend it, and dispose of ashes safely.
Va. SFPC / IFC sec. 308.1.4
Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
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