Chandler treats pellet, wood, and charcoal smokers as open-flame cooking devices under the 2024 International Fire Code Section 308.1.4 as adopted in Chandler City Code Chapter 28. Smokers are prohibited on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction on multi-family buildings. One- and two-family homes are exempt. Sprinklered buildings have an exception.
Chandler enforces the 2024 International Fire Code under City Code Chapter 28. Section 308.1.4 covers all open-flame and solid-fuel cooking devices including offset smokers, pellet smokers, kamado cookers, and traditional charcoal smokers. On multi-family residential buildings (Group R-2), smokers may not be operated on combustible balconies, porches, or within 10 feet of any combustible wall, deck, fence, or overhang. Three exceptions apply: one- and two-family dwellings; buildings or balconies protected by an automatic sprinkler system; and listed equipment installed per listing. Chandler homeowners may use smokers in single-family yards on noncombustible surfaces such as concrete patios or pavers with appropriate clearance. Chandler Fire recommends an extinguisher or water source nearby. No residential burn permit is required for cooking. Commercial caterers operating smokers at events need a Chandler temporary food vendor permit and fire safety review.
Operating a smoker on a Chandler multi-family balcony violates City Code Chapter 28 and the 2024 IFC, triggering Chandler Fire citations and required removal. Property managers face additional administrative penalties. Many Chandler apartment leases further prohibit all grills and smokers regardless of fuel type. Fire damage from improperly placed smokers can void insurance and create civil liability.
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