According to nyc grilling rules charcoal barbecues are legal to use on terraces and in backyards but illegal to use on a balcony or a roof.
Nyc roof grilling.
Propane natural gas charcoal or electric.
Generally a terrace is an open outdoor space that sits on a building s setback off your apartment.
Plus you need to have immediate access to a fire extinguisher or a water supply when you grill.
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Coop condo rules.
In nyc your grill must be more than 10 feet from anything that can easily catch fire including building walls which means in most cases balcony barbecues are not allowed and neither is fire escape grilling.
However it doesn t entirely ban the practice.
Permanently located natural gas grills and associated piping must be installed by a new york city licensed master plumber lmp in accordance with the nyc fuel gas code and filed with the department by a registered design professional.
The 10 foot rule eliminates the possibility of grilling on a fire escape.
However lawful roof terraces should not have a problem with the 10 foot rule.
What s the difference between a terrace and a balcony.
The rules you ll need to follow in order to grill on your balcony or rooftop are largely based on the type of the grill you will be using.
A department of buildings licensed electrician should come in to make sure that your outlet can handle a grill.
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Electric grills are allowed provided the 10 foot requirement mentioned above is met in a nyc apartment building on balconies terraces roofs or yards as long as co op or condo rules allow it.
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New york city has strict rules about outdoor grilling on the balconies and rooftops.