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Bar-B-Q
Fire Safety Tips for the Bar-B-Q
There are three types of grills on the market.
- Propane gas grills which use propane tanks.
- Natural gas grills which use gas piped in from your house.
CAUTION: These two types of grills are not interchangeable.
Make sure all fittings are tight, and there is adequate
ventilation.
- Charcoal grills which use charcoal briquettes and lighter
fluid.
Ten Safety Tips
- Read all instructions before using your grill. Note safety,
operation and handling instructions.
- Clean grill thoroughly before and after using. This is to avoid
grease build up that can cause flare-ups and/or fire. NEVER put lighter fluid directly on flames!
- Keep all grilling activities away from buildings, houses and
garages.
- Use all grills outdoors. Never grill inside houses, garages or on
wooden porches.
- Store all lighting fluids away from children.
- Have a multipurpose A-B-C fire extinguisher, a garden hose, bucket
of water or sand nearby.
- Keep all children and pets away from grilling area (at least 5 feet
in all directions).
- Never leave cooking unattended.
- Use proper grilling utensils for safe handling.
- Use only fluids recommended for charcoal grilling, and dispose of
charcoal properly in a metal container dowsed with water. Check cooking
area for proper extinguishment.
For further information contact:
- Chicago Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Public
Education Unit
1010 South Clinton Street
Chicago, Illinois
60607
(312) 747-6691/92 (voice)
(312) 747-3331 (fax)
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