
Planning to grill soon for friends and family? Follow these tips from the U.S. Fire Administration and our fire prevention staff to protect yourself and your property.
- Only use your grill outside.
- Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill to keep kids and pets safe.
- Keep your grill at least 10 feet from siding, deck rails and eaves.
- If you live in a multifamily building like an apartment complex, you cannot use a grill on your balcony or deck unless it is protected by a sprinkler system. In that case, only gas grills are allowed.
- Don't walk away from grills, fire pits or patio torches when they're lit. Keep an eye on them.
- Open your gas grill before lighting.
- Clean your grill after each use to remove grease that can start a fire.
- Once the coals from your grill have cooled, place them in a metal can. Charcoal can stay hot enough to start a fire for more than 24 hours after use!
- Have questions? Fire department staff will be happy to give you a hand. You can call them at 913.888.6380.