As Grilling Season Heats Up, Avoid Epic Fails and Heed Kentucky Outdoor Grill Laws

I have singed the hair on my head. I have singed my facial hair. But I didn't break any laws or avoid any pertinent suggestions while doing it. (That I went a little too crazy with the lighter fuel is on me.)

Epic Fails While Grilling

The grill was out in the middle of the yard, so everything was cool regarding proximity to a living space. Somewhere in the following presentation is a scenario akin to the one I experienced. Also, not everyone you'll see violated an ordinance, but mistakes were made.

First of all, some of those aren't the worst fails in the world, but some leave me scratching my head and wondering what they were thinking.

The dude launching himself into that one grill? Yeah, that's an epic fail, and it's epicly ill-advised. But it's not a violation. The nest with the baby bird? That's not an epic fail or a fail of any kind. It looks like a smart mama bird to me.

But let's talk about all those segments where the grill was either right next to the house or, even worse, on the porch. Seriously? No one foresaw calamity here?

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Kentucky Law Regarding Charcoal Grills

I have no idea where these videos were shot, so I don't know if any of them happened in Kentucky. Still, they're good examples of what not to do this grilling season.

Fire codes dictate that outdoor cooking and heating appliances be kept off balconies and away from any overhanging portions of roofs. They should also be 10 feet away from any structure. I don't think I saw a 10-foot separation in the examples above.

You might as well familiarize yourself with Kentucky's open burn laws while we're at it. It's not just grilling season; it's also camping season. And you can't have a good camping experience without a campfire.

Be safe and enjoy the summer.