Restaurant Regulations by State
A practical, plain-language reference for common restaurant compliance topics (fire, health, plumbing, zoning). Not legal advice.
Important: Many restaurant requirements vary by city/county and by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). This site summarizes common statewide baselines and typical requirements, then points you to official sources to verify locally.
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Alabama
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Alaska
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Arizona
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Arkansas
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
California
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Colorado
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Connecticut
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Delaware
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Florida
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Georgia
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Hawaii
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Idaho
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Illinois
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Indiana
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Iowa
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Kansas
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Kentucky
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Louisiana
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Maine
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Maryland
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Massachusetts
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Michigan
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Minnesota
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Mississippi
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Missouri
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Montana
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Nebraska
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Nevada
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
New Hampshire
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
New Jersey
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
New Mexico
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
New York
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
North Carolina
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
North Dakota
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Ohio
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Oklahoma
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Oregon
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Pennsylvania
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Rhode Island
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
South Carolina
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
South Dakota
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Tennessee
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Texas
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Utah
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Vermont
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Virginia
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Washington
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
West Virginia
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Wisconsin
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
Wyoming
Permits, hood/fire suppression, grease, inspections
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Common topics
Fire
Hoods & ventilation • Fire suppression • Fire inspections
Plumbing
Grease interceptors • Floor drains • Backflow
Health
Permits • Plan review • Inspections
Building
Occupancy • CO • ADA basics
Zoning
Use category • Signage • Outdoor seating
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Last reviewed: 2025