2 rules for unincorporated Nevada County, California.
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There is no special Nevada County ordinance singling out backyard propane or charcoal BBQs, but they are affected by wildfire rules. A propane or charcoal grill is not the same as a regulated recreational fire, yet it should be used away from dry vegetation and structures. The propane cylinders that fuel it follow California Fire Code Chapter 61 / NFPA 58.
Backyard smokers (wood, pellet, charcoal, or propane) are not singled out by any Nevada County ordinance. As cooking appliances they are not regulated open burning and need no burn permit, but in this wildfire-prone area they should be used clear of dry vegetation and structures. Smoke that drifts onto neighbors can still be a nuisance under air-district rules.
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