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CITY OF OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT
RULES FOR OUTDOOR COOKING FIRES
Cooking fires shall be ignited and maintained for the purpose of cooking food for human
consumption. Cooking shall be done in commercially made cooking appliances. These
appliances shall have and be used in accordance with all manufactures’ instructions, to include
the following requirements:
Charcoal, LP, Electric Grills, and Smokers:
10.11.5.1 Open, recreational, and cooking fires shall be constantly attended by a
competent person until such fire is extinguished.
10.11.6.1 For other than one-and two-family dwellings, no hibachi, grill, or other similar
devices used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose shall be used or kindled on any balcony,
under any overhanging portion, or within 10’ (3m) of any structure.
10.11.6.2 For other than one-and two-family dwellings, no hibachi, grill, or other similar
devices used for cooking shall be stored on a balcony.
SPS 314.01(6)(a) Only “listed” electric grills without an exposed heating element are
allowed to be used on balconies.
Disposal of ashes shall be in a non-combustible container. Which shall be kept outside of
any/all buildings.