BARBECUING AND RECREATIONAL FIRE PITS

Safety should be paramount when using barbecues, recreational fire pits or anything that produces an open flame. Follow these safety tips when using outdoor cooking appliances or enjoying a recreational fire:

Maintain a minimum distance of 10-feet for BBQ grills and 15feet for fire pits away from your home, garage or other combustible property.

Have a fire extinguisher or garden hose nearby in the event that a fire gets out of control Call 911 in the event of a fire

Always use clean fuel such as charcoal, non-treated wood, natural gas, or propane Clean your grill after each use to reduce grease build-up, reducing the chances of fires. Always fully extinguish a fire after use and never leave a fire unattended.

There are different rules and requirements for multi-tenant buildings, such as condominiums and apartments These types of structures cannot use propane for cooking Alternatives for multi-tenant structures are electric grills. Inquire with building management or association members about a common area where tenants can grill safely

Please call the Birmingham Fire Department if you have any questions or concerns at (248) 530-1906.