2 rules for unincorporated Modoc County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Barbecue and propane grill rules in unincorporated Modoc County come from the 2022 California Fire Code, adopted by the county. Charcoal and large LP-gas grills can't be used on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction, but one- and two-family homes are exempt.
Backyard smokers in unincorporated Modoc County are treated as open-flame cooking devices under the adopted 2022 California Fire Code. There is no separate county smoker ordinance, but the same 10-foot clearance rule applies (with a one- and two-family home exemption), and high fire risk means smokers must be kept clear of dry vegetation.
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