2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in San Bernardino County, California.
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Residential-style BBQs need no permit in unincorporated San Bernardino County, per County Fire's Outdoor Fire Requirements Guide. A dedicated BBQ pit (in-ground cooking fire) does require a permit and 20-foot clearance. BBQs are prohibited on combustible patios or balconies of multi-family dwellings unless the building is sprinklered.
Backyard smokers are treated like residential BBQs in unincorporated San Bernardino County: no specific permit is required for residential use. They must follow County Fire's general open-flame and ember-safety rules, are prohibited on non-sprinklered multi-family balconies, and should not be used in Red Flag or high-wind conditions.
1 cities in San Bernardino County have their own outdoor cooking rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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