Winston-Salem enforces the 2018 NC Fire Prevention Code. NCFC 308.1.4 prohibits charcoal burners and open-flame cooking devices on combustible balconies or within 10 ft of combustible construction at multi-family buildings. LP-gas cylinders over 2.5 lb are prohibited within 10 ft. One- and two-family dwellings and sprinklered buildings are exempt.
Winston-Salem adopts the North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code (NCFC, 2018 edition based on the IFC) through City Code Chapter 26 (Fire Prevention and Protection) and enforcement by the Winston-Salem Fire Department, Office of the Fire Marshal. NCFC Section 308.1.4 prohibits charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices from being operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction in multi-family buildings. NCFC 308.1.4.1 prohibits LP-gas cylinders or containers with a water capacity greater than 2.5 lb from being stored or used within 10 ft of combustible construction. A standard 20-lb LP cylinder vastly exceeds the 2.5-lb threshold and is therefore prohibited on apartment and condo balconies. Two exceptions apply: (1) One- and two-family dwellings - homeowners may grill on porches, patios, and decks without setback; (2) Buildings, balconies, and decks protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system. Electric portable tabletop grills are permitted on balconies. Property managers and HOAs are responsible for enforcement on common balconies and frequently impose blanket prohibitions in lease addenda. Insurance carriers commonly require strict compliance; non-compliance is a frequent cause of carrier non-renewal at multi-family properties.
Notice of violation under NCFC 308 and Winston-Salem fire-code authority, with civil penalties escalating from warning to substantial fines. Property-manager and HOA liability applies on common balconies. Insurance non-renewal is common; lease violations and eviction are routinely upheld.
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