2 rules for unincorporated Lake County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Propane and gas barbecue grills are allowed at homes in unincorporated Lake County. Cooking fires are not subject to the LCAQMD burn ban, but the California Fire Code restricts where charcoal and open-flame grills may be used at multi-unit buildings, and propane cylinders must follow LP-gas storage rules. Defensible space around grills is strongly advised.
Outdoor meat smokers are allowed at homes in unincorporated Lake County and, as cooking devices, are not subject to the LCAQMD vegetation burn ban. Charcoal and wood-fired smokers are still open-flame devices: California Fire Code rules on placement near structures and required attendance apply, and extra caution is needed given the county's very-high fire hazard.
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