[cristi procell]

I am trying to find out the laws for cooking outside..are u required to have vent hoods ??

 

[cheflayne]

Check with your local building department. To get a good answer be ready with some specs specific to the site, the equipment, and the nature of the operation.

 

[chefbillyb]

No! Just think if that were the case. If your thinking of cooking outdoors for a group of people at a catered affair you may want to check with the City and Fire Dept about FireExtinguishers. 

 

[cheflayne]

Building departments and fire departments usually work hand and hand together in these situations to make sure that regulations are met.

 

[halb]

Define "outside". Is it out in the open or under a tent? Temporary or permanent? BBQ or what? Professional or private?

In all cases I have never heard of a hood BUT instructions for the equipment being used as well as common sense should be followed. It's not a good idea to grill burgers and steaks under a tent that will fill with smoke and choke your guests. If this is a professional gig, the fire or building department will want to look around see that you have proper fire extinguishers etc.