It is acceptable to operate the barbeque on a balcony if the balcony, deck, overhangs and adjacent walls are of non-combustible construction or if the balcony is protected overhead by an automatic fire sprinkler system.

While the consensus above is at least 3 feet away, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission states to place the grill at least 10 feet away from a house or building. Additionally, you should not use your outdoor grill in enclosed spaces such as a carport, porch, shed, garage, or inside a home or building.

If you have a situation with neighbours whose barbeque causes you a problem and they disregard any polite complaints that you make, you may have a claim in nuisance. A local council can investigate complaints about smoke near residential premises that causes what is known as a ”statutory nuisance”.

Answer: Many schemes do have a by-law regulating (sometimes prohibiting) the use of portable BBQs on the balcony for safety and smoke drift purposes. The owners corporation has a duty to notify an insurer of risks, however, in our view, BBQ use is quite standard and widespread.

Nothing says spring and summer like the sizzle of a barbecue – but unfortunately, many condos ban keeping one on your balcony. Whether or not your building allows grills can vary widely – some residents are lucky enough to have a built-in gas line for a combustible model, while others can’t have a grill at all.

One type of open-flame device is acceptable around combustible construction or balconies: propane (“LP-gas”) grills with especially small tanks. Those tanks may have a “water capacity” no greater than 2 1/2 pounds. The water capacity measures how much water, in pounds, the container could hold.

Storage of LP-Gas is covered in NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, while storage of flammable liquids is covered in NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. What is important is that propane is not a flammable liquid. It is a flammable, liquefied gas.

Many people will come to this article wondering, “Is a charcoal grill considered an open flame?” The answer is NO, for all of you apartment and condo dwellers. Don’t put it on a wood deck, either. A fire is very likely if you use charcoal because it emits sparks and reacts to the wind.

Site safely Set up your grill at least several feet from the house, away from areas highly trafficked by kids or pets. Charcoal grills shouldn’t be used on a wooden deck, though gas grills can be, as long as the hot part of the grill isn’t touching any wood. “A patio made of brick or concrete is ideal,” says Brown.

Yes, Gas grills are safe to use on a composite deck. Composite decking is designed to a minimum of Class C fire rating similar to wood decking. As an extra layer of protection, people will often place a grill mat or pad to protect the decking from both heat and spills.

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Wood decks are a popular location for grilling, and it’s common knowledge that wood and fire don’t mix. Luckily for grilling maestros, when you take proper precautions to protect a wood deck from the hazards of cooking, a fire is highly unlikely to break out.

Grill Mats — Protect your deck from burning embers and stubborn grease stains by placing a grill mat under the pit. Look for a durable mat that is heavy enough to withstand wind and extends a few inches past the perimeter of your grill.

The Gas Grill Splatter Mat is a heavy-duty absorbent surface that protects decks from damage by trapping grease and other liquids associated with gas grilling. The Gas Grill Splatter Mat is a reversible deck protector, so both sides can be used to protect your deck surface.

Grilling on a charcoal deck obviously comes with some issues. Same as with a gas grill there is always a risk of fire when cooking over live flame, but with the proper safety measures, a charcoal grill is perfectly safe on your patio. …

The fire pit is not installed on top of the Trex decking. Wood burning fire pits are not recommended on top of Trex decking unless using a product called DeckProtect™. Wood burning fire pits can damage the decking due to the extreme heat from the bottom of the fire pit and/or burning embers “shooting” onto the decking.

Grill mats can withstand high temperatures, which makes them ideal for grilling as well as in the oven. Thinner mats can withstand temperatures up to 500° F. Thicker mats can withstand temperatures up to 600°. Cooking with your mat at a lower temperature also means it may last longer.

The Best Grill Mats Reviewed

• Best Overall Grill Mat – Grillaholics Grill Mat- Set of 2.
• Runner up – Kona XL Best Grill Mat.
• Chef Caron Non-Stick BBQ Grill Mats.
• Kitchen-Home BBQ Grill Mats Set of 2.
• Apocan Grill Mat.

Grill mats are considered to be as safe as Teflon pans. There is no inherent danger when using them, but like most products, they do come with minute risks. One notable health risk due to unsafe practice is flu-like symptoms from breathing in fumes from an overheated Teflon-coated pan.

It definitely keeps small foods from falling through the grates, but it’s too small itself to effectively grill these items without crowding. They’re big enough to allow foods to really spread out and they keep oils and marinades from dripping through, so there are no flare-ups.

From the United States. I’ve been using these for 4 years and they are just now beginning to fall apart. I don’t BBQ a lot so if you do, expect mayb 2-3 years out of them. I found the best use of them is for the veggies, so no pieces fall through.

Use one every time you grill, or just when it will be most useful. These mats are durable and long lasting, so you can use them for certain situations, or to make every meal easier to cook.