Philadelphia Fire Code under Title 3 adopts the 2018 IFC. Section 308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking devices and LP-gas tanks over 1 lb on combustible balconies of multi-family buildings. Charcoal grills must be 10 feet from buildings. Single-family attached rowhouses are subject to these rules when attached.
Philadelphia Title 3 (Fire Code) adopts the 2018 IFC with local amendments. IFC 308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking devices on combustible balconies of buildings with three or more dwelling units. Exceptions exist for NFPA 13/13R sprinklered buildings and non-combustible balconies. LP-gas containers over 1 pound are prohibited on multi-family balconies. Charcoal grills must be 10 feet from combustible buildings. Philadelphia's dense rowhouse stock creates challenges: attached rowhouses often have less than 10 feet of separation. Philadelphia Fire Department enforces violations. Title 10-815 prohibits open burning in residential areas. Brick BBQ pits over a certain size need building code compliance.
Fire code violations carry fines up to $2,000 per day under Title 3-101. Multi-family violations may trigger lease termination. Philadelphia Fire Marshal may issue immediate stop-use orders. Fires causing property damage create severe personal liability and potential criminal charges.
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