2 rules for unincorporated Del Norte County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Backyard barbecuing with propane or charcoal at a single-family home in unincorporated Del Norte County is generally allowed and needs no permit. Statewide California Fire Code rules limit open-flame cooking near combustible construction (mainly affecting apartments and condos), and during fire season CAL FIRE may restrict open-flame cooking in the State Responsibility Area.
Using a backyard smoker, pellet grill, or wood-fired oven at a single-family home in unincorporated Del Norte County is allowed and needs no burn permit, because cooking fires are exempt from air-district burning rules. Statewide California Fire Code setbacks from combustible construction apply mainly to apartments/condos, and CAL FIRE may restrict open flames in fire season.
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