2 rules for unincorporated Inyo County, California.
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Outdoor cooking with a barbecue or propane grill is allowed in unincorporated Inyo County. GBUAPCD Rule 406 exempts cooking fires and barbecue fires from the open-burning prohibition. Propane appliances and cylinders follow the California Fire Code (Chapter 61 / NFPA 58). During high fire danger, CAL FIRE or local agencies may restrict open-flame cooking.
GBUAPCD Rule 406(E) and (K) - Open Outdoor Fires
Fires used only for the cooking of food for human beings or for recreational purposes. ... Recreational or ceremonial fires contained in a fireplace, barbeque, or fire pit, provided material burned is free of household, municipal, and industrial waste, such as: tires, tar, plastics and wet wood.
Using a wood or charcoal smoker for cooking is allowed in unincorporated Inyo County. GBUAPCD Rule 406 exempts fires used only for cooking food, so no burn permit or 'permissive burn day' is required. Smokers must burn only clean fuel (wood, charcoal, pellets), never trash or treated wood. Fire restrictions may apply during high fire danger.
GBUAPCD Rule 406(E) - Open Outdoor Fires
Fires used only for the cooking of food for human beings or for recreational purposes.
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