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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />SFMD Fact Sheet INS.F ACT 1999.14 <br />August 30, 1999 <br />Page 2 of2 <br /> <br />Barbecuing in any environment presents certain hazards that people should consider so that they <br />can take precautions to reduce the likelihood of starting a fire. Here are a few tips that can help <br />make barbecuing safer. <br /> <br />. Charcoal briquettes should be stored in a dry area because damp or wet charcoal is sensitive <br />to spontaneous heating once dried. <br /> <br />. 'The use and storage of barbecue grills should be restricted to the out-of-doors. Never use <br />barbecue grills for home heating or indoor cooking. <br /> <br />. Charcoal briquettes should be allowed to eool naturally a safe distance from structures and <br />combustible materials and then disposed of properly. <br /> <br />. Charcoal lighter fluid should be properly stored, away from living areas of the home. <br /> <br />. Propane cylinders shall be stored outside at least 20 feet from building openings such as <br />windows and doors [NFPA 58 (1995) Section 5-3.4]. <br /> <br />If you have any questions relating to the adoption of fire code appendices or any other code <br />issue, please contact the State Fire Marshal Division at (651) 215-0500 and ask for a code <br />specialist. You can also email questionstofirecode@state.mn.us. or visit our web page at <br />www.dps.state.mn.us/fmarshal for the latest information on fire in Minnesota. <br />