Backyard BBQ grilling is legal in Utica. Small cooking fires using charcoal or untreated wood are exempt from the open-burning ban. Grills and LP-gas cylinders must be used safely and kept clear of structures; the state Fire Code restricts grilling near multi-family buildings.
Cooking is permitted: 6 NYCRR Part 215 exempts small fires used for cooking provided only charcoal or untreated wood is used and the fire is attended until extinguished. For gas grills, LP-gas equipment in Utica must meet the city Fire Prevention code and NY Fire Code (Chapter 61 / NFPA 58). The Fire Code of New York State restricts open-flame cooking devices on or near combustible balconies and within 10 feet of multi-family or apartment structures, with exceptions for one- and two-family homes. Keep grills a safe distance from siding, decks, and eaves, never grill indoors or in a garage, and store spare propane cylinders outdoors and upright.
Improper grilling near apartments or unsafe LP-gas use violates the Fire Code and is enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
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