Backyard propane and charcoal barbecues are allowed in Cupertino under the adopted California Fire Code. At apartments and condos, the Fire Code restricts using or storing propane and charcoal grills on or near combustible balconies and decks.
Cupertino has no barbecue-specific ordinance; grilling is governed by the adopted 2022 California Fire Code (CMC Chapter 16.40). At single-family homes, propane and charcoal grills are permitted with sensible clearance from structures and combustibles. For multifamily buildings, California Fire Code Section 308 restricts open-flame cooking devices: charcoal and other open-flame devices generally may not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction, and LP-gas containers over 1 pound may not be used on such balconies, with exceptions for sprinklered buildings and one- and two-family dwellings. Backyard 20-pound propane cylinders are well within the city's LPG limits. In the fire zone, keep grills clear of dry vegetation and maintain defensible space.
Operating a charcoal or propane grill on an apartment or condo balcony contrary to Fire Code Section 308 can be cited by the Santa Clara County Fire Department. Property managers typically enforce balcony grilling restrictions in multifamily buildings.
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