Chico Municipal Code Ch. 9.36 Outdoor Barbeques

This chapter shall apply to the use of any outdoor barbeques.

(Ord. 2611; Ord. 2613)

The use of outdoor barbeques shall be limited to use on private property or in a park as allowed under section 12.18.230. The use of barbeques on public property or in public right of way is prohibited without a permit in accordance with the California Fire Code Section 105.

(Ord. 2611; Ord. 2613)

Outdoor barbeques shall not be operated on a combustible surface and shall not be within 10 feet of any structure or combustible material. Use is limited to open air and shall not be operated under a cover or roof. Charcoal-fueled or open-flame barbeques shall not be operated on a combustible balcony that is not protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system.

(Ord. 2611; Ord. 2613)

Barbeques shall be designed for their intended use. The open-flame portion shall be contained within the barbeque and shall not extend outside of the barbeque unit at any time.

(Ord. 2611; Ord. 2613)

Barbeques shall not be left unattended until the open flame is extinguished.

(Ord. 2611; Ord. 2613)

A portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating, or other approved fire-extinguishing equipment such as dirt, sand, a water barrel, garden hose, or a water truck, shall be readily available on-site for immediate use.

(Ord. 2611; Ord. 2613)

The barbeque shall not produce excessive smoke, nor shall it cause a nuisance by affecting nearby homes, businesses, or public roads with smoke or ash.

(Ord. 2611; Ord. 2613)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor or an infraction enforced by the filing of a criminal action by the city attorney or the issuance of an administrative citation in accordance with Chapter 1.15 of this Code.

(Ord. 2611; Ord. 2613)