Outdoor Cooking in Spartanburg County, SC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Spartanburg County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
BBQ & Propane Rules
Propane and charcoal grilling is allowed and needs no Forestry Commission notification, because cooking fires are exempt. Follow fire-code clearances: keep grills away from combustible structures, and note limits on multifamily balconies.
Propane BBQ Grill Rules in Spartanburg County
Some RestrictionsS.C. Code Section 48-35-55
fires used for the preparation of food for immediate consumption
Smoker Rules
Using a smoker or barbecue pit to cook food is allowed with no Forestry Commission notification, because cooking fires are exempt. Keep the smoker a safe distance from structures and attend it while in use.
Backyard Smoker Rules in Spartanburg County
Some RestrictionsS.C. Code Section 48-35-55
fires used for the preparation of food for immediate consumption, or fires burned in portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas, or permanent fire pits
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