On 8/10/2014 6:33 AM, sf wrote:
> On Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:54:19 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> It's also probably against fire code.
>
> I think it has always been against code, but not as well enforced.
> Also, other residents of the building want to keep their windows open
> and not smell the smoke - especially when pyromaniacs like that kid
> have a hand in getting the bbq started.
>
>

Like most guys, I like to play with fire so it's probably a good idea to
ban fires on lanais.

A few years ago, there was a craze in Japan to have a hibachi party in
your car. Mostly teens and young adults would have suicide pacts and 2
or 3 of them would start a hibachi fire in a car and die from CO
poisoning. Recreational suicide as a fad has quelled some but hibachi
suicide is probably still a popular method in Asia. I think they even
have warning labels on charcoal bags. It'll never be a very popular
method on the US because American grills just won't fit.