is front-yard grilling/bbq OK?
Is it a violation to occasionally use a Weber mini-grill in the front yard (gated area) of a brownstone? I’ve tried researching NYC fire code but can’t find this subject mentioned.
Is it a violation to occasionally use a Weber mini-grill in the front yard (gated area) of a brownstone? I’ve tried researching NYC fire code but can’t find this subject mentioned.
“Regardless of the legality, it looks pretty trashy to do so…”
I can kind of see what you mean about this but maybe you are one of the fortunate few who have a backyard or own in the city.
Last summer I got very interested in grilling and started cooking food for my friends in front of my rented Astoria apartment on Wednesdays after work. What I was doing was perfectly legal but as soon as the landlord found out he forbade me to do so. I was quite upset about this and now bring my grilling supplies with me when I’m outside of the city and grill at parties and such.
I’m moving to Greenpoint next month and just checked if McCarren or McGorlick Park have designated grilling areas. Doesn’t look like it. I have some friends that grill illegaly on rooftops. Sounds like a pretty bad idea. I think the city should provide more areas for this activity.
If they are illegal, most of the people in my neighborhood are in deep trouble. Almost everyone at one time or another has bbq’ed in their front yards, especially at block parties.
Regardless of the legality, it looks pretty trashy to do so…
Rules of the City of New York
FDNY Rules
Title 3 of the
Rules of the City of New York
Ҥ24-02
Barbecues on Residential Property.
Barbecues on residential property shall not be operated within ten (10) feet of any combustible material and there shall be available for use a garden type hose attached to a water supply or at least a sixteen (16) quart pail of water.”
only if it’s within 10 ft of combustible material. This is the link you need: http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/rcny_legal/rcny_sect_24_04.shtml
So based on that link, BBQing in the front yard of a brownstone would only be illegal if the grill were closer than 10 feet to the house. Right?
Check out the link below, the site has the answers and safety tips you’re looking for…
Enjoy your Summer!
http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/safety/barbeque.shtml