Barbecue grilling is allowed in Lima. Grills and barbecue pits are exempt from the open-burning rules (they are not 'open burning'). The main restriction is Ohio Fire Code: at multi-family/apartment buildings, propane and charcoal grills cannot be used or stored on or under combustible balconies or within 10 feet of
The City of Lima Open Burning Guidelines define open burning to exclude fuel contained in a barbecue grill or barbecue pit, so home BBQ cooking is not restricted the way bonfires are. For single-family homes, grilling with propane or charcoal is permitted. The key limitation comes from the Ohio Fire Code (OAC 1301:7-7-03), which prohibits operating or storing LP-gas or charcoal grills on combustible balconies or decks, or within 10 feet of combustible construction, at buildings with more than two dwelling units (apartments/condos). One- and two-family homes are generally exempt from that balcony restriction. Propane cylinders must still be stored outdoors and away from ignition sources.
Grilling on an apartment balcony against the fire code can bring a fire-code citation and orders to remove the grill; landlords may also prohibit it in leases.
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