WannaBeBBQueen
is One Chatty Farker
- Joined
- Jul 17, 2006
- Location
- Wantagh, NY
Micheal will make an excellent addition to the Sam's Club Contests!! Congrats!!
Basically the Fire Marshall was strict in Marietta and the Sam's folks were enforcing it down to the inch :becky:. About as simple as that. So if your local comp doesn't have a fire marshal checking on things then you probably don't have to worry about the folks that run Sam's visiting you.
Yes, my comment was to be taken as tongue and cheek... It was inconvenient as we had very heavy rain, and I had heard that a few teams had damage to electronics. The problem was that it was a last minute rule change, but one that most of us were able to adapt, and compensate.
I forgot how easy it was to stir up things here! :biggrin:
The rules about canopies at a Sam Club competition were determined by the fire marshall, not Troy Black.
One contest was almost shut down by the fire department, so Sam's starting doing some preemptive enforced. In Chesapeake fire extinguishers were a big issue, and many teams (including mine) were forced to go buy new ones during the contest even thought the equipment I had passed muster at dozens of other contests.
I have also been in other contests that did not allow smokers under a tent. Mine are set up to operate in the rain because it's a pretty common restriction in the northeast.
It is surprising that Troy left mid-season. I personally liked the way Troy ran the events - the rare "on time" awards ceremony was a big plus.
How is under a canopy any different than one mounted in a trailer?
How is under a canopy any different than one mounted in a trailer?
I'm having a hard time remembering seeing a cooker mounted on a trailer that didn't have the exhaust extending above the roof or vented outside. I've seen cookers rolled out on a ramp, but not covered by canopy or hard roof. I'm sure that someone has done it, but I don't think I've seen it.
It is much easier to ignite a canopy than it is a trailer. Thinking cloth vs. hard materials.
I've run into the problem before re: canopy and cooker. As long as you have a copy of the manufacturers fire retardant rating specifically for the canopy you are using, the FD will normally accept it and allow its use as a smoker cover. Contact EZup or your brand and they should supply you with the required document which is required even unto California.
The most strict FD and HD that I deal with are the Rio Rancho folks and it passes muster with them. I get my fire extinguisher inspected each year and have never had a problem in this area. I just made sure my extinguisher was larger with the proper rating for the application.
It's not that easy - EZ-Up (and most commercial canopies) are flame retardant to the point where you need an accelerant to sustain combustion. Worst you're going to do is burn a few pin holes. The whole requirement is silly.It is much easier to ignite a canopy than it is a trailer. Thinking cloth vs. hard materials.
It's not that easy - EZ-Up (and most commercial canopies) are flame retardant to the point where you need an accelerant to sustain combustion. Worst you're going to do is burn a few pin holes. The whole requirement is silly.
I'm having a hard time remembering seeing a cooker mounted on a trailer that didn't have the exhaust extending above the roof or vented outside. I've seen cookers rolled out on a ramp, but not covered by canopy or hard roof. I'm sure that someone has done it, but I don't think I've seen it.
You're right but that argument doesn't typically pass muster unless you've got the documentation (as mentioned above by Smoke'n Ice) to show to the FD. Even then, it may not convince them.