Broken Arrow, OK Outdoor Cooking: Smoker Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies to
- Licensed short-term rentals only
- Minimum distance
- More than ten feet from structures
- Balconies
- No grills on combustible balconies
- Alternative standard
- Manufacturer clearance also accepted
Summary
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma requires grills and fire pits at licensed short-term rentals to sit more than ten feet from structures and combustibles, with no grills on combustible balconies.
Grills/fire pits located greater than ten feet from structures/combustibles (or per manufacturer); no grills on combustible balconies.53.LP cylinders stored upright outdoors; not in buildings or beneath stairways.54.Exterior lighting at entrances/parking functional (photocell or timer recommended).55.Backflow device and hose bibbs in good repair; no cross-connection hazards.
I. Pools/Spas/Hot Tubs (If Applicable)
56.Barrier height meets code (greater than 48 inches typical); self-closing, self-latching gates swing outward. (Photo required)57.Door alarms/pool alarms present where required.58.VGB-compliant drain covers installed and within service life. (Photo required)59.Life ring with rope and a reaching pole provided and accessible.60.Rules signage posted (no lifeguard, no glass, no diving, children supervision, emergency 911).61.Spa cover is lockable and used when not occupied.62.Chemicals stored locked and ventilated; SDS sheets on site or accessible digitally.63.Electrical bonding/GFCI for pool/spa equipment verified by a qualified person (document date).64.Gate hardware and fence integrity inspected and functional.
J. Security, Privacy and Monitoring
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 43).
Full Breakdown
Broken Arrow's STR Safety and Operations Self-Inspection Checklist, incorporated into the licensing standards by Code § 7-468.1(f), requires grills and fire pits at licensed short-term rentals to sit more than ten feet from structures and combustibles, or the distance set by the manufacturer if greater. Grills are prohibited outright on combustible balconies. The rule applies only to STR properties in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, as part of the exterior and site-conditions section owners document annually with photos, alongside parking, lighting, and LP-cylinder storage checks, and retain for three years for production to the city on request.
Violations & Fines
A grill or fire pit placed closer than ten feet to a structure, or any grill left on a combustible balcony, is a checklist violation that can block STR license renewal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the ten-foot grill rule apply to every backyard in Broken Arrow?
Can a grill sit closer than ten feet if the manufacturer allows it?
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