Many people living in apartment buildings would like to know whether it is possible to barbecue on the balcony: after all, in the area adjacent to such houses, there is most often no place to light a fire to cook food on it. All city residents know that cooking barbecue can be hampered by the density of buildings in a residential area, a large number of playgrounds or an extensive network of pedestrian paths, and in addition, in many such areas there are neither green spaces nor secluded places where you can hide from prying eyes. In fact, the balcony is the only place where an impromptu picnic will not bother anyone.
Legal standards
The current norms of Russian legislation do not prohibit barbecuing on the balcony. But they don’t allow it either: that topic is generally in
not mentioned in legal documents. However, according to the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Violations, lighting open fires near residential buildings, and especially indoors, is not allowed. You cannot burn a fire near garages and playgrounds.
Actions of this kind are considered illegal and entail unpleasant consequences in the form of:
- a fine ranging from 2 to 400 thousand rubles (the largest amounts are collected by the State Fire Inspectorate);
- corrective labor if innocent cooking of barbecue led to a fire and damage to property that did not belong to the person responsible for the incident;
- imprisonment for up to 7 years if the fire caused the death of two or more people. In case of one death, the prison term will be up to 5 years.
The only place in the apartment where you can use an open fire is the kitchen, equipped with a certified gas stove.
There is an exit!
A gas or electric grill will help. It is not forbidden to use such devices for balconies, provided that the relevant rules are followed.
The main thing is to choose a high-quality, reliable model from well-known brands. And do not buy the cheapest options of dubious origin. Let's consider each option in more detail.
Electric grills for balconies
Such devices operate on electricity. They are equipped with a heating element (thermal electric heater). It provides the heat necessary for frying meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, sausages or hamburger patties.
A type of electric grill is an air grill. In such a device, in addition to heating, the product is blown by air currents that penetrate under the lid through special holes and moves inside using a fan. Having heated up from the heating element, the air rises and heats the product. It is baked evenly, the dish turns out juicy and aromatic. The cover of the device is equipped with a control panel.
There is definitely no open fire here, so you can legally cook on the balcony. It is allowed to use such models in the kitchen and on the loggia.
Design Features
Electric devices for a picnic on the balcony are available in different versions. The shape of the body can be horizontal or vertical.
The first models look very much like a familiar barbecue. Vertical electric grills are distinguished by the location of the skewers perpendicular to the floor. This saves space on the balcony and also makes the cooking process safer. Such devices provide automatic rotation of the skewers so that the product is well fried on all sides.
The sizes of electric and gas grills vary from quite large to very small tabletop ones.
Gas grills for balconies
Such devices are structurally different from electrical ones. They are equipped with a metal grid on which the product is placed. There are also gas burners that produce thermal energy. All components are placed in a durable housing that can withstand the effects of elevated temperatures, hot drops of fat and water.
The heating strength is regulated using special toggle switches. A hose is included to connect the gas cylinder. The top of the burners is closed with a lid.
The use of a cylinder makes such devices mobile. You can not only cook barbecue on the balcony, but also do it outdoors, at the dacha, or while fishing.
Due to the low price of natural gas, the use of such products does not require large expenses. Gas, burning almost completely, releases a lot of heat, which ensures high efficiency (efficiency) of the equipment.
Safety regulations
However, you shouldn’t relax completely. It is important to adhere to certain rules, even when choosing electric or gas models.
- Gas-powered devices can only be used in open areas. This means that the loggia is a completely unsuitable place for such devices. It does not have good enough ventilation to quickly remove odors and combustion products. The instructions of the manufacturers of such equipment clearly stipulate this point, so it’s worth looking there before planning a picnic.
- Do not run gas-powered appliances in tight spaces. This creates restrictions on use on small balconies.
- Another condition specified in the instructions of the manufacturers of gas-powered devices: there should be no objects nearby that could catch fire. You also need a heat-resistant stand, such as a brick or concrete base.
- There are practically no restrictions regarding electric grills. After all, in balcony rooms it is not prohibited to use equipment connected to the mains.
- But an electric grill requires more power. It is best to plug it into a power outlet rather than extending an extension cord: it may simply not withstand the high load, melt or even catch fire. That is, you will have to install electricity to fry shish kebab without leaving the city.
- When using an electric grill, you also need to make sure that there are no things nearby that could ignite. These are paper wallpaper, curtains, wood shelving and other flammable items.
- In any case, it is worth buying special heat-resistant gloves to protect your hands from accidental burns on hot grates or skewers.
Hence the conclusion: before purchasing equipment, it is important to check whether it can be used on the balcony or not.
Possible consequences of a balcony picnic
The pleasure of barbecuing on the balcony can leave an unpleasant aftertaste:
- The interior decoration will become covered with soot (especially the ceiling) and will have to be repaired or completely replaced.
- The management company may require cleaning of the façade, which will likely have a black coating on it. Hiring industrial climbers or special equipment is expensive, so the final cost of barbecue will be fabulous.
- Air circulation on the loggia and balcony is much inferior in intensity to the open space. Therefore, picnic participants will have to breathe in combustion products, and at the same time ingest them along with finished products. The result is acute poisoning or the initiation of a process of dangerous changes in the body in the long term.
- Even a small spark flying onto a neighboring balcony can cause a fire if flammable materials are stored on it - dry linen, paper, etc.
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Hood for tandoor
A stationary grill or barbecue is becoming an integral attribute of private housing construction or suburban areas. Dishes cooked over an open fire have a special taste. Equipping gazebos or covered verandas with a hood is a necessary condition. It is not comfortable to be and cook food in a smoky space. A barbecue hood in a gazebo is a practical way out.
A barbecue hood and a barbecue hood are popular products from our catalog. From small ones, used in private homes and cottages, to large ones - for catering establishments. The choice of material depends on the wishes of the customer: stainless steel, copper, galvanized iron coated with polymer or powder coating.
You can propose your own project or choose a ready-made one.
Grill hood
A metal barbecue hood is an essential attribute when setting up a barbecue area.
Stainless steel hood
A common type of hood design for indoor barbecues is a metal umbrella in the form of a dome, with a centrally located hole. Barbecue hoods are made in a similar way to barbecue hoods. Models of devices have differences and design features. A competent design and professional installation contribute to the rapid removal of smoke.
A hood for an outdoor barbecue often performs decorative functions and has rather an aesthetic value.
The telescopic tandoor hood is height adjustable. You can install it in a comfortable position. Tandoor hoods with an additional “horn” remove smoke more effectively. The hood above the tandoor is installed taking into account technical requirements. Therefore, it is safer to entrust the installation of the structure to a specialist.
Attitude of others
A barbecue picnic is unlikely to please your neighbors. Firstly, they will be forced to sit at home with the windows tightly closed - even in the summer heat. Secondly, the smoke will still penetrate into their apartment, saturating upholstered furniture, carpets, and books.
Above the picnic organizers can live:
- unhealthy people - asthmatics, for example. The smoke can cause them to have a life-threatening attack;
- small children who will also have a hard time.
After all, people may simply be afraid of fire. For this reason, residents of the lower floors may also be among the opponents.
Passers-by, seeing smoke, can call the fire department. And then uninvited guests will come to the holiday, who will have to pay a fine for a false call.
Neighbors' dissatisfaction
Neighbors, as well as residents of a house located opposite, can call the police if the wind blows smoke in their direction. This situation is quite complex. The neighbors will be right in their own way: acrid, rich smoke will penetrate into their homes, easily absorbing into textiles, furniture upholstery, and things. This smell is quite difficult to remove and may require more than one wash. In addition, some people may experience difficulty breathing due to the smell, which is a serious problem.
Such a question will be irrelevant if you are friends with your neighbors and invite them to visit you for a barbecue or treat them to ready-made meat. But you can’t save barbecue for all your neighbors. In this case, you have a choice: enjoy homemade barbecue cooked over a fire and prepare to defend your rights if necessary, or wait until you have the opportunity to grill meat outside the city. But there is another option - you can order kebab from a restaurant. It will be hot and fragrant. But for many, what is valued in this dish is not the final result, but the cooking process itself.
Legal ways to cook barbecue on the balcony
Now, for every demand, there are a lot of tempting offers. It is not surprising that network marketing is actively involved in the game of circumventing the prohibitions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. It is proposed to solve the issue by installing barbecues on the balcony with an exhaust hood to catch smoke.
There is no need to fall for these tricks: they do not cancel the ban on the use of open fire on the balcony. In addition, the majority of all inventors of such designs do not give any safety guarantees to the user (except for verbal assurances). Therefore, in case of any negative outcome, only the buyer will be responsible.
Shish kebab is one of my favorite dishes
Shashlik has been known since ancient times; many peoples even have a tradition of cooking meat over an open fire. This tradition began in prehistoric times, when killed animals were cooked on a spit. Then the meat began to be cut into small pieces and fried using chopsticks. This method became very popular among the nomadic peoples of Eurasia, because it saved time and wood for frying. And today, cooking meat over an open fire is a favorite pastime of people who go outdoors. Forest, fire, fresh air and delicious food - this is how many people imagine outdoor recreation. This is especially true for urban residents. Being in stuffy offices, many dream of a picnic in the fresh air, and a picnic without a barbecue is not a picnic.
Existing Alternatives
Whatever one may say, the use of barbecues by residents of high-rise buildings has increased. Well, who can resist the opportunity to pamper yourself and your loved ones with delicious meat? If you are still a supporter of cooking barbecue at home, you should take care of your own and your neighbors’ safety. How to do it? Here are some simple options.
Firstly, you can install an electric grill for the balcony. Secondly, equip a mini-barbecue.
Electrical devices
An electric grill is an excellent alternative to a conventional one
. As for electrical devices, modern manufacturers offer a wide selection of various devices. During production, such devices are equipped with special fire protection.
Only electrical devices are legal, and only with their help can you cook barbecue at home with impunity.
They are not associated with fire, there is no smoke from them. You can choose a horizontal or vertical device. At the top of such a device there is a frying chamber, a heating device. Below are drives that help rotate the meat.
Mini gadgets
Mini-devices are attached to balcony parapets. They are small in size. However, the risks of a fire from such a barbecue are significant, because we are dealing with an open fire. And it’s hard to hide from the smoke. When using a mini-barbecue, be sure to take care of fire protection. When preparing barbecue, keep fire extinguishing agents on hand. You cannot leave the fryer unattended; someone should always be nearby.
Security measures
In general, cooking food over a fire in the area of balconies and loggias is a very dubious undertaking that can lead to real problems. In any case, it is important to follow safety precautions:
- You should grill kebabs only on open balconies or spacious loggias with panoramic windows and hinged doors;
- use exclusively paper and compressed coal;
- discard quick-lighter liquid;
- It is better to use a minimum of paper, since ash is easily carried through the air by the wind;
- for cooking over burning coals, you should use a mini-barbecue made of sheet metal, closed with a lid, with support legs or brackets for hanging on the parapet;
- avoid drafts on the balcony;
- There should always be a container of water nearby, or even better, a small fire extinguisher.
The installation of a barbecue of any design in a designated place is contrary to legal fire safety standards. It is quite possible that after repeated complaints from neighbors, going to court and the arrival of inspection services, it will have to be removed from the balcony completely. And go barbecue in the lap of nature.
Source of the article: https://manrule.ru/lodzhiya-i-balkon/mangal/
Ventilation for barbecue in a multi-storey building
It is planned to open a catering point in a residential area on the first floor of a multi-storey residential building. We plan to cook dishes on the grill. How should a ventilation system be installed according to the rules and not disturb the neighbors? Is it necessary to run air ducts to the roof of the top floor or is it possible to install modern equipment to remove odor and smoke? How much does it cost to coordinate the installation of this hood up to the roof and do you do it? How much will it cost on average to install this ventilation?
General characteristics
A barbecue hood, like any other ventilation system, is designed to purify the air, and in this case also to remove combustion products, food odors, etc. Its design solutions can be varied, based on the required power, location of the barbecue, etc.
However, the principle of operation of the hood itself is quite simple - it does not contain complex components and mechanisms. In its most general form, it can have two design solutions:
- Exhaust umbrella for barbecue.
- Ordinary chimney.
If everything is more or less clear with an ordinary chimney, then few know what is meant by an exhaust hood. This device is designed to remove smoke, fumes, grease and soot that arise during the use of the barbecue. Such umbrellas can be designed in different shapes - dome, parallelepiped, truncated pyramid.
The hood can be made of metal or brick; it can be stationary or portable.
There are no difficulties in acquiring an exhaust system or even making one for the barbecue with your own hands. However, it is worth considering a number of nuances, the main one of which is the location.
