When it comes to BBQ cooking, there is no more fun than cooking delicious food on the griddle in the company of family and friends? Naturally finding an appropriate place for barbecuing is important. Any outside area is a potential spot to place a BBQ but truth be known, the best places for a BBQ are the safest ones. It’s important to think about BBQ safety when selecting a location for your BBQ.
Things to think about in relation to BBQ Safety:
- Away from trees, leaves, brush and overhanging limbs.
- Don’t setup your BBQ in a heavy traffic area where it may be knocked or somebody may brush up against the hot grill.
- Also when considering BBQ safety, be certain the grill is stable and is away from kids or pets that may bump into it.
- Having a water supply nearby like a garden hose might also be useful.
- If you live in a residence building with a balcony or rooftop or any other outside space, be certain to check with your building code (or perhaps your local Fire Department) pertaining to specific restrictions.
- Generally, using charcoal and gas griddles inside or anywhere above the 1st level is not recommended so you may wish to consider electrical griddles instead for your BBQ cooking.
- Another good spot to barbecue is in a campsite. Camping is a great way to experience outside cooking and grilling food over a campfire is definitely. Just be certain that you are at least fifteen feet from your tent and other camping gear.
- For good BBQ safety habits avoid wearing loose clothing while close to the griddle.
- Always leave the lid to a gas griddle open when lighting so that the gas doesn’t build up under the cover.
- Make it a habit to give your BBQ a check-up before using for the first time of the season, including all hoses, seals and fittings. In fact check these things whenever using is good practice.
- Always store your tanks outside in a upright position, out of the direct sunlight, where the temperature will never go over 125F (50C).
For the safety of you and your guests it’s important that you follow some BBQ safety practices. While many of these safety tips may be second nature, it’s always a good idea to think about BBQ safety, what you should be doing and where it can be improved.