Outdoor Cooking in Rhode Island (2026)
3 rules on the books across Rhode Island, 2 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.
Cranston
Some RestrictionsCranston requires outdoor cooking fires, barbecues, fireplaces, and grills, to sit at least ten feet from the…
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Some RestrictionsWarwick bans lighting a portable barbecue grill within 15 feet of any building holding more than five living units. The…
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Rules for backyard smokers, pellet grills, and wood-fired ovens including smoke-nuisance enforcement, time-of-day limits, and HOA restrictions.