2 rules for unincorporated Escambia County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Backyard grilling is allowed and is exempt from Escambia County's open-burning rules. But under the Florida Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1), charcoal and propane grills cannot be used on balconies, under overhangs, or within 10 feet of any multifamily building. Single-family homes may grill freely with fire-safe placement.
NFPA 1 (Florida Fire Prevention Code) 10.10.6.1
For other than one- and two-family dwellings, no hibachi, grill, or other similar devices used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose shall be used or kindled on any balcony, under any overhanging portion, or within 10 ft (3 m) of any structure.
Backyard smokers are allowed and are expressly exempt from Escambia County's open-burning rules, even during a burn ban. But like grills, under the Florida Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1) a smoker cannot be used on a balcony, under an overhang, or within 10 feet of a multifamily building.
NFPA 1 (Florida Fire Prevention Code) 10.10.6.1
For other than one- and two-family dwellings, no hibachi, grill, or other similar devices used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose shall be used or kindled on any balcony, under any overhanging portion, or within 10 ft (3 m) of any structure.
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