Safety Review - Input Needed

Fo Sizzle My Nizzle · 12-25-2012, 06:09 AM

Any of you early birds have some input on how safe today's emergency setup is? Usually do my cookin on the back deck but due to high winds I've moved to the front porch. I have about a foot and a half of clearance on each side and approximately five to six feet above. Any advice if I should proceed as is? Got my fire extinguisher close by.

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Big Mike's BBQ · 12-25-2012, 07:15 AM

most fire codes require 10 ft of clearance from combustible surfaces. That being said I would keep a close eye on it and do it anyway. I had my backwoods going all dayy yesterday in my garage. Wife isn't too happy about our smoke house garage and the new car smell has been replaced by smoke smell, which I like better.

Big Mike

chicagokp · 12-25-2012, 07:22 AM

me personally, I would cook there, but keep a watchful eye. Looks like vinyl siding, be careful, it can melt....someone in the neighborhood burned the back half of the house down from a gas grill that was too close.

SmokeWatcher · 12-25-2012, 07:22 AM

new car smelling of BBQ...what's not to like!

caseydog · 12-25-2012, 07:24 AM

Just don't leave it unattended. It should be fine.

CD

Drh7003 · 12-25-2012, 07:28 AM

Please be careful! For me, it is too close, but your mileage may vary. Vinyl siding melts and it can be expensive to replace and worse case scenario, it could ruin your holiday.
I have PermaBase (concrete underlayment from Lowes) I put around things when I am worried about heat or fire.

Fo Sizzle My Nizzle · 12-25-2012, 07:41 AM

Out of paranoia I've been going out to feel the surrounding areas. So far so good and it seems the 16 degree temps are actually beneficial for once.

Garrett · 12-25-2012, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeWatcher

new car smelling of BBQ...what's not to like!

They should make a " Little Tree" . I would buy it.

pbj · 12-25-2012, 07:52 AM

I would be more worried about embers falling out onto a combustible surface (if that's what it is). Up here it is against the law to have a charcoal grill on a wooden deck, it must be gas. Some communities go so far as to say they must be hard piped gas.

FattyMac · 12-25-2012, 07:54 AM

+1 on the siding warning.

I had some new siding put on this year and after they saw my collection of BBQs and grills the installer was very adamant about making sure I didn't cook close to the siding and to make sure everything was good and cold before storing them close to the house.

kenthanson · 12-25-2012, 08:30 AM

Looks like you have a couple of sheets of osb to block the wind, might be mistaken, if you got the tools and time cut them up and make a little box that fits around the wsm a little tighter.

Fo Sizzle My Nizzle · 12-25-2012, 08:41 AM

My plan was to build a windbreak before today so I could stay setup in my usual area but with all the shopping and cooking I put it off. That is at the top of my list for next week...just as long as my wife doesn't have something to say about how I spend my time off.

code3rrt · 12-25-2012, 09:41 AM

In the cold outside weather I would think you'll be ok, but as already stated, keep a close eye on it!

Bludawg · 12-25-2012, 09:47 AM

I don't have a Problem it's your house hope your INS is paid.

el_matt · 12-25-2012, 10:11 AM

I gotta agree with everyone else, not an ideal place, but you gotta do what you gotta do. However, I wouldn't have started my chimney there, but that's just me.

Matt

12-25-2012, 06:09 AM	#1
Fo Sizzle My Nizzle is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-09-12 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Safety Review - Input Needed Any of you early birds have some input on how safe today's emergency setup is? Usually do my cookin on the back deck but due to high winds I've moved to the front porch. I have about a foot and a half of clearance on each side and approximately five to six feet above. Any advice if I should proceed as is? Got my fire extinguisher close by. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1356437317.423590.jpg __________________ WSM 22 ~ Maverick ET-732 ~ Flaming Fast Thermapen ~ Redhead Weber SS Performer ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTPlus When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

12-25-2012, 07:22 AM	#3
chicagokp is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-17-11 Location: Chicago north 'burbs IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	me personally, I would cook there, but keep a watchful eye. Looks like vinyl siding, be careful, it can melt....someone in the neighborhood burned the back half of the house down from a gas grill that was too close. __________________ UDS - Midi Me - Weber Performer - 22.5 Weber OTG - Weber Genesis - GOSM White Lightning Thermopen

12-25-2012, 07:22 AM	#4
SmokeWatcher is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-06-07 Location: Florence, Az Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	new car smelling of BBQ...what's not to like! __________________ Never miss an opportunity to shut up. UDS #1 UDS #2 Weber Platinum http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/album.php?u=4647

12-25-2012, 07:24 AM	#5
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Just don't leave it unattended. It should be fine. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

12-25-2012, 07:28 AM	#6
Drh7003 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-24-11 Location: Middletown, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Please be careful! For me, it is too close, but your mileage may vary. Vinyl siding melts and it can be expensive to replace and worse case scenario, it could ruin your holiday. I have PermaBase (concrete underlayment from Lowes) I put around things when I am worried about heat or fire. __________________ KCBS CBJ # 66647 Blue Weber OTG, Masterbuilt 7 in 1 smoker, Weber smokey Joe, UDS

12-25-2012, 07:15 AM	#2
Big Mike's BBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-19-09 Location: Huxley, Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	most fire codes require 10 ft of clearance from combustible surfaces. That being said I would keep a close eye on it and do it anyway. I had my backwoods going all dayy yesterday in my garage. Wife isn't too happy about our smoke house garage and the new car smell has been replaced by smoke smell, which I like better. Big Mike

12-25-2012, 07:41 AM	#7
Fo Sizzle My Nizzle is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-09-12 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Out of paranoia I've been going out to feel the surrounding areas. So far so good and it seems the 16 degree temps are actually beneficial for once. __________________ WSM 22 ~ Maverick ET-732 ~ Flaming Fast Thermapen ~ Redhead Weber SS Performer ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTPlus When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

12-25-2012, 07:52 AM	#9
pbj On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-03-12 Location: Hopkins, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would be more worried about embers falling out onto a combustible surface (if that's what it is). Up here it is against the law to have a charcoal grill on a wooden deck, it must be gas. Some communities go so far as to say they must be hard piped gas. __________________ Am I tough? Am I strong? Am I hard-core? Absolutely. Did I whimper with pathetic delight when I sank my teeth into my first brisket? You betcha. Chargriller Pro w/SFB 3 generic digital thermometers

12-25-2012, 07:54 AM	#10
FattyMac Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-06-10 Location: Niagara Region, Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	+1 on the siding warning. I had some new siding put on this year and after they saw my collection of BBQs and grills the installer was very adamant about making sure I didn't cook close to the siding and to make sure everything was good and cold before storing them close to the house. __________________ FEC 100; Weber Performer; Large BGE; Pitmaker Sniper; G2 Party Cool BLUE Thermapen Are you ready for a Throwdown?

12-25-2012, 08:30 AM	#11
kenthanson Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-10-11 Location: Saskatoon, SK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks like you have a couple of sheets of osb to block the wind, might be mistaken, if you got the tools and time cut them up and make a little box that fits around the wsm a little tighter. __________________ @kenthanson Wsm, UDS, Meco bullet smoker, COS, Weber Spirit gasser Devil made me Q it BBQ team-head cook

12-25-2012, 08:41 AM	#12
Fo Sizzle My Nizzle is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-09-12 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My plan was to build a windbreak before today so I could stay setup in my usual area but with all the shopping and cooking I put it off. That is at the top of my list for next week...just as long as my wife doesn't have something to say about how I spend my time off. __________________ WSM 22 ~ Maverick ET-732 ~ Flaming Fast Thermapen ~ Redhead Weber SS Performer ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTS ~ Redhead Weber 22 OTPlus When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

12-25-2012, 09:41 AM	#13
code3rrt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In the cold outside weather I would think you'll be ok, but as already stated, keep a close eye on it! __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.

12-25-2012, 09:47 AM	#14
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't have a Problem it's your house hope your INS is paid. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

12-25-2012, 10:11 AM	#15
el_matt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I gotta agree with everyone else, not an ideal place, but you gotta do what you gotta do. However, I wouldn't have started my chimney there, but that's just me. Matt