Pinal County allows residential barbecues and propane grills without a burn permit - a grill for cooking is not "open burning." Small LP cylinders are exempt from tank rules, but grilling is still restricted during High Pollution Advisories and active fire bans.
Cooking on a barbecue, propane grill, or patio smoker is a normal residential use in Pinal County and does not require an open-burn permit; the county's fire and air-quality rules distinguish cooking from waste burning. Small consumer propane cylinders used for grills and patio heaters are exempt from the larger-tank storage requirements of the adopted International Fire Code. However, when the county or ADEQ declares a High Pollution Advisory, outdoor solid-fuel fires (chimineas, fire pits) are prohibited, and during Stage 1/2 fire restrictions charcoal and open-flame use outdoors can be limited even though gas grills are often still allowed. Multifamily and HOA rules may add grill restrictions.
Using a charcoal grill or open fire during a High Pollution Advisory or a fire ban can draw an air-quality or fire-restriction citation; gas grills are usually exempt from bans.
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