2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Riverside County, California.
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Under the adopted California Fire Code (Ord. 787), charcoal and other open-flame cooking devices generally cannot be used on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction — but one- and two-family dwellings are exempt, and small propane grills (LP-gas container 2.5 lb / 1 lb nominal or less) are excepted. In wildfire conditions the Fire Chief may restrict outdoor open-flame use.
Charcoal, wood, and pellet smokers are open-flame cooking devices under the adopted California Fire Code (Ord. 787, CFC 308.1.4). They generally can't be used on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction — but one- and two-family dwellings are exempt. A smoker is not a recreational fire or open burning. During hazardous fire conditions the Fire Chief may restrict outdoor open-flame use.
2 cities in Riverside County have their own outdoor cooking rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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