Outdoor Cooking in Kootenai County, ID (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Kootenai County, Idaho.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kootenai County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Smoker Rules
Backyard meat smokers are treated as cooking fires in Kootenai County: no permit is required, but the fire must be attended, at least 25 feet from any structure with 10 feet of clearance, use only clean wood, and be fully extinguished before leaving.
Backyard Smoker Rules in Kootenai County
Some RestrictionsKootenai County Fire & Rescue - Recreation/Cooking Fire Regulations
No Permit is Required for Recreation/Cooking Fires. Fires shall not be within twenty-five (25) feet of a structure. A minimum of 10 feet around pit shall be maintained free of grass, shrubbery, weeds, vegetation, and any other combustible material.
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