Grilling Safety & Regulations
Grilling Safety Tips
Grilling Safety
Most people like to grill in the summer. But every year grilling fires cause injuries and property damage. Learn to grill safely.
Many people enjoy barbecuing in the summer months. But when grills are not used safely, things can go horribly wrong. Every year, fire departments respond to hundreds of fires involving grills, hibachis, and barbecues. These fires cause injuries and property damage. For safe grilling, always follow your owner's manual and practice the safety tips provided here.
Grilling Safety Tips
- Always grill outdoors.
- Grills must be 10-feet from the side of a building unless the manufacturer's instructions say it can be closer. Make sure grills are not underneath overhanging branches.
- Grills cannot be used on a porch, balcony, or deck with a roof, overhang, or wall (other than the exterior of the building).
- Grills can only be used on open first floor porches, decks, or patios if there is an outdoor stairway to the ground, or the porch is at ground level.
- Grills cannot be used on fire escapes.
- Place grills away from the house and deck railings.
- Keep all matches, lighters, and lighter fluid away from children.
- Keep children and pets three feet away from grills. Children should never play near grills or propane cylinders.