Outdoor Cooking in Fort Bend County, TX (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Fort Bend County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

BBQ & Propane Rules

Fort Bend County's Fire Code bans charcoal and open-flame grills on combustible balconies and decks, or within 10 feet of combustible construction, with narrow LP-gas exceptions.

Fort Bend County Balcony Grill Rules

Some Restrictions

Fort Bend County Fire Code, Eighth Edition, Section 308.1.4

308.1.4 Open-flame Cooking Devices. Charcoal burners and other Open-flame cooking devices, charcoal grills and other similar devices used for cooking shall not be operated located or used on combustible balconies, decks, or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.

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