Over the last few years there has been quite a bit of discussion, debate, inquiry and legal work to ascertain what we are and not allowed to do regarding grilling in our community. We came to a few decision points last year but never specifically addressed charcoal grills, which are not permitted in the
community. Natural Gas, when properly permitted by Stafford Township, and electric grills are permitted at Island Gate.
This is based on current law as well as the best interests of the safety and aesthetics of the community.
Legally, flame emitting devices are not permitted within 5 feet of a combustible surface. Therefore there is no charcoal grilling on decks, that’s the law. Five feet from combustible, in most areas, takes you out to the grass and once again hot coals on grass can cause a combustion hazard and damage to our lawns.
Grills being left out to have the embers burn out can cause a hazard, this eliminates the ability to safely charcoal grill in the community. Given the dense housing situation and all of the above issues the decision seems like the right one.
To review:
Electric grills are permitted
Natural gas grills properly permitted and installed are permitted
LPG or Propane grills are not permitted in the community (they have never been permitted)
Charcoal grills are not permitted in the community
Please if you have any questions comments or concerns feel free to contact the board.
Thanks
community. Natural Gas, when properly permitted by Stafford Township, and electric grills are permitted at Island Gate.
This is based on current law as well as the best interests of the safety and aesthetics of the community.
Legally, flame emitting devices are not permitted within 5 feet of a combustible surface. Therefore there is no charcoal grilling on decks, that’s the law. Five feet from combustible, in most areas, takes you out to the grass and once again hot coals on grass can cause a combustion hazard and damage to our lawns.
Grills being left out to have the embers burn out can cause a hazard, this eliminates the ability to safely charcoal grill in the community. Given the dense housing situation and all of the above issues the decision seems like the right one.
To review:
Electric grills are permitted
Natural gas grills properly permitted and installed are permitted
LPG or Propane grills are not permitted in the community (they have never been permitted)
Charcoal grills are not permitted in the community
Please if you have any questions comments or concerns feel free to contact the board.
Thanks
