Nueces County places no rule on backyard propane grills. Statewide fire code, enforced inside cities, restricts LP-gas and charcoal grills on combustible balconies of apartments. Detached single-family homes are largely unrestricted.
Using a propane or charcoal barbecue at a private home is not regulated by the county, which cannot zone accessory activities. The key legal limit comes from the International Fire Code, adopted by Corpus Christi and other cities: LP-gas and open-flame cooking devices generally may not be operated or stored on balconies or within a set distance of combustible construction at apartments, condos and other multifamily buildings, though one-and-two-family detached homes are usually exempt. During a burn ban, charcoal and open-flame grilling may be temporarily restricted. Follow manufacturer clearances and keep grills away from structures.
No county penalty. City fire-code violations (e.g., grilling on an apartment balcony) carry municipal fines and correction orders.
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