 |
| BBQ Fire Stock 13 by ~Hummingbird88-Stock on deviantART |
Sadly it is obvious that fire season is upon us in Colorado. We would like to take a few minutes to go over some fire safety tips for your deck, not only will following these safety guidelines protect you and your family but your neighbors and fellow Coloradans as well.
Fire pits and chimeneas are very popular and very relaxing, we use ours quite often. These items on decks can be a recipe for a fire!
-Universal Forest Products recommends not using these items directly on a wood deck but rather placing them on a fire pit pad, bricks or stones. Make sure that the fire resistant base extends at least 24 inches around the fire pit or chimenea.
-Keep a fire extinguisher close by.
-Make sure to fully extinguish the fire and all embers, a gust of wind can pick up hot embers and start a fire that can get out of control quickly.
-Do not use flammable liquids to start or reignite a fire
-Do not burn trash, leaves, paper, or cardboard and avoid woods such as Cedar or Pine as these items easily pop and throw sparks and embers.
Decks and Grill go hand in hand, but they can also be the start of a fire! According to the NFPA between 2006-2010 there were 8,300 fires involving BBQ Grills.
-Place your grill at the very least 2 feet from siding and railings.
-Place your grill on a fire-resistant mat, this will also protect your deck from grill burn marks.
-Make sure when you are grilling the grill is not under any eaves, branches or other overhangs.
-Never move your grill while hot
-Clean grease and fat build up from the grill, this can easily ignite and cause a grease fire.
-Always make sure the lid is open before lighting. A build up of propane can cause an explosion. If your grill goes out, turn off the grill and propane and wait 15 minutes before re-lighting.
-Keep Children and Pets away from the grill
-Always keep a fire extinguisher close by!
We do not recommend the use of outdoor rugs on decks as they can lead to rotting and stain failure on decks...it is especially important to keep these rugs and any outdoor curtains away from grills, fire pits and outdoor heaters.
We wish everyone a safe and happy outdoor season!
