Bridgeport, CT Outdoor Cooking: BBQ & Propane Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies to
- 3+ unit buildings, not 1-2 family
- Min. distance from structure
- 10 feet
- Balcony grills
- Prohibited outright
- Default fine
- Up to $100/day (Ch. 1.12)
Summary
Bridgeport bans gas, charcoal, and hibachi grills on balconies at any building with three or more units, and within 10 feet of any structure.
For other than one and two family dwellings, no hibachi, gas-fired grill, charcoal grill, or other similar devices used for cooking, heating or any other purpose, shall be used or kindled on any balcony or under any overhanging portion or within ten feet of any structure.
Full Breakdown
Bridgeport Municipal Code § 8.28.220 bars hibachis, gas-fired grills, charcoal grills, and similar cooking or heating devices on any balcony, under any overhang, or within 10 feet of a structure, but only for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. So a single-family or duplex owner can grill on a balcony; anyone in a triplex, apartment building, or condo cannot. The rule targets fire spread risk in multifamily buildings where a balcony fire can jump floors fast.
Violations & Fines
No dedicated fine is listed for § 8.28.220 itself, so it falls under the Chapter 1.12 general penalty: a fine of up to $100, with each day a violation continues counted as a separate offense. Fire department inspectors can order a grill removed on the spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
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