The Ohio Fire Code prohibits the use or storage of charcoal or gas grills with ten feet of combustible construction. The following information informs you of the codes and rules you need to follow in your apartment communities.

(H) SECTION 308 – OPEN FLAMES

(1) 308.1 General. This paragraph shall control open flames, fire and burning on all premises.

(2) 308.2 Where prohibited. A person shall not take or utilize an open flame or light in a structure, vessel, boat, or other place where highly flammable, combustible or explosive material is utilized or stored. Lighting appliances shall be well-secured in a glass glove and wired mesh cage or a similar approved device.

(a) 308.2.1 Throwing or placing sources of ignition. No person shall throw or place, or cause to be thrown or placed, a lighted match, cigar, cigarette, matches, or other flaming or glowing substance or object on any surface or article where it can cause an unwanted fire.

(3) 308.3 Open flame. A person shall not utilize or allow to be utilized, an open flame in connection with a public meeting or gathering for purposes of deliberation, worship, entertainment, amusement, instruction, education, recreation, awaiting transportation or similar purpose in assembly or educational occupancies without first obtaining a permit in accordance with rule 1301:7-7-01 of the Administrative Code.

(a) 308.3.1 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.

Exceptions:

1. One- and two-family dwellings.
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler system.

(i) 308.3.1.1 Liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled cooking devices. LP-gas burners having an LP-gas container with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pounds [nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg) LP-gas capacity] shall not be located on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.

Exception:

One- and two-family dwellings.