2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Erie County, New York.
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Backyard propane and charcoal grilling is legal in Erie County under the New York State Fire Code, which restricts grill use on apartment balconies and near buildings. There is no countywide grilling ordinance.
Backyard smokers using charcoal, wood, or propane are allowed in Erie County as cooking fires under DEC and state fire-code rules. Placement near buildings and apartment balconies is restricted like other grills.
1 cities in Erie County have their own outdoor cooking rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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