Grilling and barbecuing are allowed in Rutherford County and are exempt from the state debris-burn permit. Fire-code limits still apply near apartments and condos, where charcoal and LP-gas grills generally cannot be used within 10 feet of combustible construction.
The Tennessee Division of Forestry expressly lists grilling among activities that do not require a burn permit, so backyard barbecuing is unrestricted by the debris-burning program. For single-family homes the main rules are common-sense: keep grills away from siding, eaves, and overhangs, and never leave them unattended. The adopted International Fire Code restricts open-flame cooking on or near combustible balconies and decks of multifamily buildings, typically barring charcoal and LP-gas grills within 10 feet of the structure unless the building is fully sprinklered. Store spare propane cylinders outdoors, upright, and away from ignition sources.
Fire-code violations at apartments or condos can bring correction orders and citations from the fire marshal or local fire department; HOAs may impose separate grill bans.
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