{"id":246510,"date":"2025-05-19T01:38:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T01:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/barbecue\/safest-gas-grill-distance-from-houses-porches\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T01:38:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T01:38:24","slug":"safest-gas-grill-distance-from-houses-porches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=246510","title":{"rendered":"Safest Gas Grill Distance From Houses &#038; Porches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Even a small flare-up can cause serious heat and fire damage to the structure above.<\/p>\n<p>Charcoal grills, however, are riskier. Even with a grill mat, there\u2019s always a chance that hot coals could spill or blow across the deck if the grill gets knocked over. If you have a wooden, vinyl, or composite deck, it\u2019s safer to move a charcoal grill off the deck before lighting up.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I grill on my covered porch?<\/h4>\n<p>Technically, yes. But only if certain conditions are met.<\/p>\n<p>Your covered porch must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A ceiling height of at least 10 feet<\/li>\n<li>A non-combustible ceiling material (like stone or metal)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Otherwise, grilling under a covered porch is dangerous and often violates fire codes. Even if it\u2019s worked for you before, or you have friends who have done this and gotten away with it, it only takes one incident to cause serious damage. Always check your local ordinances and building codes before grilling under any cover.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I grill in my garage?<\/h4>\n<p>No. You should never grill in your garage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grillersspot.com\/grilling-in-the-garage-during-rain\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Grilling in a garage<\/a>\u2014even with the door open\u2014is extremely dangerous. 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