Hollywood enforces the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC) adopted under FL §633.202, which incorporates NFPA 1 (Fire Code). NFPA 1 §10.10 / IFC §308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking and LP-gas grills on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction in buildings with 3+ dwelling units. Single-family backyard grilling is permitted.
Hollywood fire code enforcement follows the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), adopted under FL Statute §633.202, which incorporates NFPA 1 (Fire Code) and references IFC requirements. Hollywood Fire Rescue enforces the FFPC within the city, with Broward County providing additional fire marshal oversight. NFPA 1 §10.10 and IFC §308.1.4 prohibit the use of open-flame cooking devices, charcoal burners, or other open-flame appliances on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction in buildings with three or more dwelling units. Exemptions: (1) one- and two-family dwellings; (2) balconies served by automatic fire-suppression systems; (3) listed electric grills; (4) LP-gas grills containing no more than 1 lb of LP-gas (small camp-style units). LP-gas cylinder storage under NFPA 58 prohibits indoor storage of LP-gas cylinders larger than 1 lb — cylinders must be stored outdoors, upright, in a ventilated area at least 5 feet from any building opening. Hollywood Beach has a high concentration of multi-family balcony condos and beachfront hotels where the §10.10 prohibition is actively enforced. At single-family Hollywood residences (the bulk of the mainland), normal backyard grilling is unrestricted. During hurricane preparedness, residents should secure or remove propane tanks before a storm — flying tanks cause severe damage and Broward County Emergency Management routinely issues pre-storm advisories.
Use of prohibited grill on a multi-unit balcony: Hollywood Fire Marshal citation, removal order. Building owners can be cited for tolerating known violations. LP-gas cylinder stored indoors: NFPA 58 violation with enforcement and removal.
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