Henrico County, VA Outdoor Cooking: BBQ & Propane Rules (2026)

Henrico enforces the Statewide Fire Prevention Code rule that charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices, including gas and propane grills, must not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Two exceptions apply: (1) one- and two-family dwellings, and (2) buildings, balconies, and decks protected by an automatic sprinkler system. So single-family homeowners are exempt from the 10-foot rule, while apartment and condo residents generally cannot grill on wood balconies. The Fire Marshal recommends following manufacturer guidance.