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Outdoor barbecue (BBQ) guidelines

Document last updated on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Summary

An outdoor or open air barbecue (BBQ) is designed for preparing food outside by cooking directly:

  • over hot coals
  • heated lava
  • hot stones
  • gas flame
  • other method approved by EHS

This equipment is designed and maintained for outdoor usage and operated by:

  • a temporary food facility
  • a mobile food facility that remains fixed during hours of operations at a community event
  • or a permanent food facility

Learn the guidelines for structural and operational requirements. 5 pages.

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