What is the difference between a fireplace and a grill?
A. Des Moines follows the rules set by the Polk County Board, the complete policy can be found at: http://www.airquality.co.polk.ia.us/rules.aspx . Refer to Article III Section 5-7: A “Fireplace”, for the purposes of Article III Section 5-7, means a structure, with an open recess at the base of a chimney or stack, with a grate for food preparation and provisions for under-fire air, for holding an outdoor fire off the ground. A “Grill”, for the purposes of Article III Section 5-7, means a cooking utensil with a grate for food preparation and provisions for under-fire air, for holding an outdoor fire off the ground.
