2 rules for unincorporated Morris County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Backyard propane and charcoal grilling is legal, but the NJ Uniform Fire Code restricts open-flame grills and LP-gas containers on balconies and near multi-family buildings. Morris County sets no county-wide BBQ rule; municipal fire officials and the state fire code apply.
Wood, charcoal and pellet smokers are legal in backyards under the same NJ Uniform Fire Code rules that cover grills. There is no Morris County smoker ordinance. Smoke that persistently drifts onto neighbors can trigger municipal nuisance or property-maintenance complaints.
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