Arlington adopts the 2018 International Fire Code under Arlington City Code Chapter 11. IFC Β§ 308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking devices and LP-gas containers larger than 1 lb on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction at multi-family buildings. Single-family backyard grilling is unrestricted. Tarrant County burn bans during drought target open burning of vegetation, not commercial grills.
Arlington enforces fire-prevention rules through Arlington Fire Department under Arlington City Code Chapter 11 (Fire Prevention) adopting the 2018 International Fire Code. IFC Β§ 308.1.4 prohibits charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction at apartments, condominiums, and similar multi-family residences. LP-gas (propane) containers larger than 1 pound are similarly restricted. Exceptions apply where the building is fully sprinklered or the device is electric. For single-family detached homes there is no city restriction on backyard charcoal, propane, or natural-gas grilling. During Tarrant County burn bans declared by Commissioners Court under Texas Local Government Code Β§ 352.081 (typically July through October during drought), commercially manufactured grills used for food preparation remain permitted; open burning of yard waste, brush, or trash is prohibited. The Entertainment District around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field permits tailgate grilling on game days subject to designated parking lot rules and Arlington Fire Department supervision. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Ozone Action Days do not restrict residential grilling but discourage charcoal use.
IFC Β§ 308.1.4 violations on multi-family balconies are Class C misdemeanors under Arlington City Code with fines up to $2,000 per day for fire code violations. Arlington Fire Department may order immediate removal. Burning during a Tarrant County burn ban carries enhanced penalties up to $500 per offense under Texas Local Government Code Β§ 352.081.
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