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Regardless of the fuel sources, remember to
store all fuel and grilling equipment safely and
securely outside of these restricted areas.
All grills with open flames are a source of car-
bon-monoxide and should never be used in-
doors under any circumstances. Grills should
never be left unattended and a proper extin-
guisher, hose, water source or extinguisher
should be located nearby.
Due to the fire hazards and liability risks asso-
ciated with these items, many associations go
one step further and outright ban their pres-
ence within the community. In the near fu-
ture, more strict rules may be adopted by the
state that upgrades the required clearances
for open-flame grills to a minimum of ten feet
away from combustible structures.
If in doubt, don’t hesitate to contact your local
fire code official with questions or concerns
regarding grill and fire safety, as each munici-
pality may carry different regulations. Be sure
to check with your homeowners insurance
carrier as well.
References
“2014 State of the Barbecue Industry Report” by
Sue Crosby & Reed Findlay published by the
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association.
“Home Grill Fires Report” by Marty Ahrens pub-
lished in April 2016 by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA).
“2006 International Fire Code New Jersey Edition
– Section 308.3.1 Open-flame cooking devices”
published by International Code Council, Inc.
copyright 2009.
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