Springfield, IL adopts the International Fire Code through the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal. IFC Section 308.1.4 prohibits open-flame grills (propane, charcoal) within 10 feet of combustible construction in multi-family residential occupancies. Single-family backyard grilling is exempt. Springfield Fire Department enforces during inspections.
Illinois enforces the International Fire Code as adopted by the State Fire Marshal under the Fire Investigation Act (425 ILCS 25) and applicable rules at 41 Ill. Adm. Code Part 100. Springfield Fire Department is the local enforcement authority under the Springfield Municipal Code and the IFC. IFC Section 308.1.4 generally prohibits the use of open-flame cooking devices on combustible balconies or decks, or within 10 feet of combustible construction, in multi-family occupancies (apartments, condos, R-2 use). Exceptions: buildings protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system, balconies/decks of non-combustible construction, and one- and two-family dwellings (single-family homes and duplexes), which are exempt from the 10-foot rule. The State Fire Marshal also limits residential LPG (propane) storage under the Fire Investigation Act and Liquefied Petroleum Gas regulations: a typical residence may have a single 20-pound (water capacity) cylinder for grill use, with larger amounts requiring permit review. Cylinders must never be stored indoors. Springfield Fire Department dispatch is 217-788-8444; non-emergency fire prevention is 217-788-8450.
Operating an open-flame grill on a multi-family balcony in violation of IFC 308.1.4 is enforceable by Springfield Fire Department through ordinance violation citations and stop-use orders. Penalties for fire-code violations follow the Springfield Code's general penalty (typically $75-$750 per violation per day, escalating). Property managers can also be cited.
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