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FAQ - BBQ Grill on Balcony

According to the International Fire Code (IFC), Section 308.1.4, the operation or storage of a charcoal burner, or any other open-flame cooking device, is prohibited on combustible decks and balconies.  In addition, these devices shall not be used anywhere within 10 feet of combustible construction, which could include a nearby wall, overhang, patio fence, railing, or the deck above your own deck or patio. Any cooking device using propane fuel is subject to the same rules. 

Electric grills are acceptable, however, we would caution that you use a properly grounded electrical outlet with a GFI circuit, and refrain from using an extension cord, especially through the door to the deck.

Please note: these rules apply only to multi-family structures larger than a duplex.  The Code does not prevent the use of cooking devices on the decks of single-family and two-family dwellings.