Propane and charcoal grills are allowed at Prince George's County homes, but the adopted fire code restricts grilling on balconies and near buildings at apartments and condos, where open-flame cooking must be kept away from combustible structures.
Outdoor cooking with propane or charcoal grills is permitted at single-family homes and townhouses in Prince George's County under the fire code adopted in County Code Subtitle 11 (International Fire Code). The main restriction applies to multi-family buildings: the fire code generally prohibits operating or storing an LP-gas or charcoal grill on a balcony, deck, or within 10 feet of combustible construction at apartments and condominiums, unless the building is fully sprinklered. Grills should be used only outdoors, never inside a home, garage, or enclosed porch, because of carbon-monoxide risk. A gas or propane fire-pit-style device used on a deck must be at least 10 feet from the house. Never leave a lit grill unattended.
Using a grill on an apartment balcony or within 10 feet of combustible construction violates the adopted fire code; the Office of the Fire Marshal enforces it, with fire-code fines up to $1,000 and/or 6 months in jail.
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