City of Chicago code for outdoor barbecue grills:

Charcoal grills are permitted on balconies, but gas liquid petroleum grills such as propane grills cannot be used for multi-dwelling units of 20 people or more. Natural gas grills that have a shut off valve within three feet of the grill are permitted. City code also prohibits storing gas fired grills in any type of storage area.

 

You cannot have a wood-burning fire pit on a deck or roof; it must be natural gas only.

 

If you would like a copy of the city code, please email me.

 

Tim Kerfin