Upland has no special barbecue ordinance, but the adopted San Bernardino County Fire Code restricts open-flame grills near multi-family buildings. On combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction at apartments and condos, propane and charcoal grills are generally prohibited unless the building is sprinklered. Single-family homes have more latitude; keep grills clear of structures and vegetation.
Backyard barbecuing in Upland is governed by the California Fire Code as adopted through the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) Fire Code in Upland Municipal Code Chapter 8.28; there is no Upland-specific BBQ ordinance. The most important rule comes from California Fire Code Section 308 (open flame): open-flame cooking devices such as charcoal and propane grills generally 'shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction' at apartment houses, condominiums, and similar multi-family occupancies, unless the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system or the device is a listed natural-gas appliance with a limited LP-gas supply. For single-family homes, that 10-foot multi-family balcony rule does not apply, but the general fire-safety expectation holds: keep grills a safe distance from siding, eaves, fences, and dry vegetation, never leave them unattended, and store propane cylinders upright and away from heat. LP-gas cylinders used with grills are subject to California Fire Code Chapter 61 placement rules (a DOT cylinder's relief discharge at least 3 feet horizontally from building openings below it). In north Upland's Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone foothills, extra caution is warranted on hot, windy, or red-flag days. South Coast AQMD's residential open-burning ban targets waste burning, not normal barbecuing.
Operating a charcoal or propane grill on a combustible balcony or within 10 feet of combustible construction at a non-sprinklered apartment or condo violates California Fire Code Section 308 as adopted by the SBCFPD Fire Code (UMC Ch. 8.28). Improperly placed LP-gas cylinders violate CFC Chapter 61. SBCFPD fire prevention and city code enforcement can order correction; HOA or property-manager rules may be stricter.
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