2 rules for unincorporated Sarasota County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Cooking fires and grilling are allowed in Sarasota County using approved fuels. Under the Florida Fire Prevention Code, in multifamily buildings gas and charcoal grills may not be used on balconies or within 10 feet of the structure. Single-family homes have far more freedom.
Backyard smokers are allowed in Sarasota County as cooking fires using approved fuel, but any outdoor smoke-producing process must avoid creating a nuisance. Officials weigh wind, air quality, and neighbors' health when deciding if smoke is unlawful.
SCC § 54-116
In deciding whether conditions constitute a nuisance, a code enforcement officer, or the Fire Chief or his or her designee shall exercise their best professional judgment based on factors including atmospheric conditions such as high winds, wind direction, heavy fog, inversion, and the air quality index; and the sensitivity of persons... to sparks, ash, smoke, or odor emissions.
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