Is this legal? I imagine that many people will be concerned about the smoke, and some may think it's a fire. But I haven't enjoyed a good barbecue in a loong time because of no backyard. Anyone have experience with having a bbq on the balcony?
barbecue on balcony of apartment?
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You get indoor grills if the condo doesn't allow bbqs on the balcony! That's what I do.kkelso said:
Legal or not................don't do it. Years ago I was driving along a a small seconary street. There were people pointing to a third floor balcony where a BBQ fire was just starting to go out of control. The balcony awning was catching fire. As I was in my car I had to drive around the block to get a second look. In the time it to me to come around the smoke was already coming out of the front window of the third floor dwelling. The place was a write off after the fire.
I notice more and more people BBQ on their baconies and porches. Hope this fad doesn't became an epidemic.
Also, more and more people are having their meals on their baconies, porches and frint lawns. Even notice some people sleeping on their porches.
Also, more and more people are having their meals on their baconies, porches and frint lawns. Even notice some people sleeping on their porches.I miss my backyard bbq, but now that I'm in a condo with a balcony, I wouldn't use it to bbq. My rights extend to where they bump against someone else's. Why should my neighbours above me have to put up with the smoke and smell and those below have to put up with ash, bits of charcoal and the like?
Most condos have rules against it, and they're right to.
Most condos have rules against it, and they're right to.
Our condo has traditionally had a "no complaints no see" approach. But this year they have come out and said that absolutely no BBQ's are allowed.
Open flames (ie traditional BBQ) are not allowed on any common element (ie balcony) and the transport of propane on elevators is illegal without special precautions (never listed). Apparently more new residents are complaining about the "odour" produced by the BBQs. I guess it is ok to cook salt cod or curry indoors, but not BBQ a steak on the balcony.
Our condo does have a number of BBQs on the property for anyone to use, but for a single guy is really is just too much hassle to fill a cooler with charcoal and lighter fluid, the one steak, the rest of dinner, plates etc and still not be allowed to have a beer (no liquor on the common elements rule). And if I have to take a leak, it is not a quick run in and run out.
Open flames (ie traditional BBQ) are not allowed on any common element (ie balcony) and the transport of propane on elevators is illegal without special precautions (never listed). Apparently more new residents are complaining about the "odour" produced by the BBQs. I guess it is ok to cook salt cod or curry indoors, but not BBQ a steak on the balcony.
Our condo does have a number of BBQs on the property for anyone to use, but for a single guy is really is just too much hassle to fill a cooler with charcoal and lighter fluid, the one steak, the rest of dinner, plates etc and still not be allowed to have a beer (no liquor on the common elements rule). And if I have to take a leak, it is not a quick run in and run out.
I have been BBQ'ing on a balcony for over 10 years.
No problems whatsoever. I think the problem is that
idiots get Boozed up before Grillin, and then leave the
Propane on or to much smoke drifts over to other Apt units.
I have been fortunate and lived on the end of the Building
where the smoke does'nt carry to other units on the 12th floor.
No problems whatsoever. I think the problem is that
idiots get Boozed up before Grillin, and then leave the
Propane on or to much smoke drifts over to other Apt units.
I have been fortunate and lived on the end of the Building
where the smoke does'nt carry to other units on the 12th floor.
I've served on a condo board of directors. It is illegal to carry propane into a residential highrise. It is illegal to light charcoal or other flammable substances within 9 meters of a neighbours window or doorway. It is very likely that the balcony doorways and windows between you and your neighbours are less than 9 meters apart.
Bottom line. Illegal.
But that hasn't stopped me from doing it.
Bottom line. Illegal.
But that hasn't stopped me from doing it.
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Legal Or Illegal?
not Sure But I Do Know This.
If Someone Calls In A Fire...and They Show Up..for Your Bbq...you Are Billed For The Call For Service.
So.......keep The Smoke Down!!!
not Sure But I Do Know This.
If Someone Calls In A Fire...and They Show Up..for Your Bbq...you Are Billed For The Call For Service.
So.......keep The Smoke Down!!!
