As the weather turns nice, more folks are looking to grill out. Here is what Curtis Sheets of Wintergreen’s Fire and Rescue says are the state’s rules regarding grilling at condominiums :
• No charcoal cooker, smoker, grill or any gasoline or liquefied petroleum gas-fired stove or similar device should be ignited or used on the balconies or spaces under balconies of multi-family dwellings, nor in a similar manner in any occupancy.
• Electric grills are permitted; however, as with any cooking device caution should be used.
• Charcoal cookers, smokers, grills, or any gasoline or liquefied petroleum gas-fired stove or similar device should be used safely–not less than 15 feet from any structure. Electric grills are exempt from this distance requirement.
• The management of multi-family dwellings having balconies shall notify their tenants in writing of this requirement at the time the tenant initially occupies the area, and from time to time thereafter as may be necessary to reasonably insure compliance.

”Please don't shoot the messenger,” notes Chief Sheets.