There’s nothing like
grilled grub in the summertime. While peak grilling season is underway, the
NFPA wants to remind everyone about safe grilling techniques:
- Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
- The grill should be placed well
away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging
branches.
- Keep children and pets away from
the grill area.
- Keep your grill clean by removing
grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
- Never leave your grill unattended.
Propane
grills:
- Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.
Charcoal
grills:
- When using starter fluid, make sure it is only charcoal starter fluid. Never add any other flammable liquids to the fire.
- Keep
charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
- There
are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use
an extension cord for outdoor use.
- When
you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing
in a metal container.
Follow
these safety tips so that the only thing getting burned is the chicken (for
taste purposes, we recommend a light blackening instead). To learn more, click here.