Outdoor Cooking in Nevada (2026)
9 rules on the books across Nevada, 6 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
BBQ & Propane Rules
When you can use a propane or charcoal grill on a balcony, deck, or patio. Many fire codes prohibit propane on multi-family balconies; some cities ban charcoal anywhere within 10 feet of a building.
Clark County
Some RestrictionsClark County's Fire Code bans charcoal grills, propane grills and other open-flame cookers above the first story or on…
Read full rule →North Las Vegas
Some RestrictionsNorth Las Vegas restricts cooking fires in city parks to permanent grills the Parks Department has approved and…
Read full rule →Sparks
Some RestrictionsSparks bans using a blow torch, propane tank or propane container in an unsafe manner on any public property, covering…
Read full rule →Washoe County
Some RestrictionsUnder TMFPD's fire code, charcoal and open-flame cooking devices cannot be used on combustible balconies or within 10…
Read full rule →Smoker Rules
Rules for backyard smokers, pellet grills, and wood-fired ovens including smoke-nuisance enforcement, time-of-day limits, and HOA restrictions.
Las Vegas
Significant RestrictionsOpen fires are banned in every City of Las Vegas park, recreational facility and public plaza except inside a barbecue…
Read full rule →Clark County
Some RestrictionsClark County's Fire Code bans charcoal burners and other open-flame cookers, including gas grills that produce flames…
Read full rule →Washoe County
Some RestrictionsBackyard smokers and barbecue grills are exempt from the recreational-fire size rule, but the same 10-foot…
Read full rule →Henderson
Few RestrictionsHenderson requires a fire department permit for any outdoor open fire on private land, but specifically exempts…
Read full rule →North Las Vegas
Few RestrictionsNorth Las Vegas exempts barbecue pits, grills, and outdoor fireplaces used to prepare food from its open-burning ban…
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