2 rules for unincorporated McHenry County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Single-family backyard propane and charcoal grilling is unregulated by the county. But under the fire code, apartment and condo residents generally cannot operate grills on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction unless the building is sprinklered.
McHenry County has no ordinance specific to backyard smokers or BBQ pits. Using a smoker to cook is permitted at single-family homes, but persistent heavy smoke drifting onto neighbors can be cited as a nuisance, and apartment balcony use follows the fire code.
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