February 25, 2009
New Regulation:
The new regulation enforced by local fire department reads as follows:
2007 California Fire Code, Section 308.3.1 open-flame cooking devices.
Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. Single family homes and duplexes.
2. Where buildings, balconies, and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
3. Liquefied-petroleum LP (which includes propane) gas fueled cooking devices having LP gas container with a water capacity not greater than 2.5 pounds (1 pound LP-gas capacity)
Alright - time to move out.