Location, Location, Location:
- Downwind of where you plan to eat is usually best. Always consider how your neighbours might be affected by the smoke and smell.
- Ensure that the barbecue is well away from anything that might catch fire; fences, sheds, garden furniture, and things like that – and if your home has timber cladding, keep the barbecue at least a couple of metres away.
- If you have a balcony, please don’t use a barbecue on it; it’s too risky and could cause a fire
Preparing and using your barbecue:
- Remove all the grease, fat, and any remaining charcoal that built up last year so it can’t cause a fire.
- If you have a gas barbecue, check that the gas hose is still in good condition – no cracks or splits in the hose, and all connections are nice and tight.
- Check that no insects or bugs have set up home in any of the tubes or burners.
- If you’re using a charcoal barbecue, only use charcoal starter fluid for grilling and never add lighter fluid to hot coals.
- For gas barbecues, open the lid before turning on the gas to prevent gas build-up.
Fire Safety:
- Never leave a lit grill unattended.
- Keep children and pets at a safe distance.
- In case of a grease fire, do not use water to extinguish it, as it can cause the flames to spread. Instead, close the grill lid and turn off the gas.
- Think carefully about where you store your charcoal or gas bottle. If you live in a block of flats, please don’t store gas or charcoal anywhere in the communal areas of your building. We advise you not to keep them in your home, particularly a gas bottle – the risk is too great.
Disposable barbecues
If you plan to use a disposable barbecue, please take great care; they can be particularly dangerous. Never use any barbecue – even disposable ones – indoors or in enclosed spaces – the fumes can kill you. If you use them outdoors, please choose a spot where the heat will not cause damage, and there’s no risk of anything else catching fire.
Here’s hoping we all have a great summer and lots of safe and enjoyable barbecues. We’ve got more fire safety tips here.
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