Does a Burn Ban Include Grilling?

Cooking food on the grill is not illegal during a burn ban, although Benton Fire Chief Wallace says common sense is key. He recommends if you are grilling, keep the grill away from any dry grass, have extra water on hand and avoid grilling altogether on windy days.

Do burn bans include charcoal grills?

Charcoal barbecues and other outdoor wood-burning devices such as chimineas or fire bowls are considered 'recreational fire' devices. Recreational fires using solid fuel – such as charcoal or wood – are always prohibited during air-quality burn bans.

Is grilling banned?

The California Fire Code of 2016 restricted the use of BBQ grills in 2018, and the new 2019 edition impacts apartment dwellers in 2020. In apartment buildings, including condominiums and townhouses, fires in one unit can quickly spread to another. As a result, the California Fire Code—in section 308.1.