Miami, FL Outdoor Cooking: BBQ & Propane Rules (2026)

Miami's fire code is the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), as adopted by FL Statute §633.202 and locally enforced by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the City of Miami Fire-Rescue Department. The FFPC adopts NFPA 1 (Fire Code) and references IFC requirements. Section 10.10.6 of NFPA 1 / IFC §308.1.4 prohibit the use of open-flame cooking devices, charcoal burners, or other open-flame appliances on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction in buildings with three or more dwelling units, with exceptions for one- and two-family dwellings, balconies served by automatic fire-suppression systems, and listed electric grills. Listed LP-gas grills containing no more than 1 lb of LP-gas (small camp-style units) are permitted. LP-gas cylinder storage inside any building is restricted under NFPA 58 — propane cylinders larger than 1 lb may not be stored indoors and must be stored outside, 5+ feet from the building, in an upright position, in a ventilated area. For single-family residences in Miami (T3 zones), grilling is unrestricted. Hurricane preparedness adds an indirect issue: residents should secure or remove propane tanks before a storm — flying tanks cause severe damage and the City may issue pre-storm notices.