Grilling Tips

As summer heats up So do a lot of grills in our area But before you head out and begin to barbeque it s important to know some basic safety instructions The andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t bismarck-ndandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Bismarckandamp lt aandamp gt Fire Marshal urges residents to use preventative maintenance in order to avoid any problems Ron Kunda Bismarck Fire Marshal andamp quot When they first take out their grills check all the gas connections to make sure that they are not leaking Make up a small solution of soap and water and put it in a little spray bottle and just spray all the connections to make sure the hoses havent developed some sort of cracks or leaks in them The Fire Marshall also encourages residents to place the grill on a level surface and keep it away from railings and siding Ron Kunda Bismarck Fire Marshal andamp quot Within the city of Bismarck charcoal grills aren t allowed on balcony decks unless the deck is sprinkled And again you would have to check with apartment owners and managers to make sure its even allowed on the apartment itself andamp quot If you plan on grilling be sure to use long-handled grilling tools and mitts to reduce your chance of getting burnt Also be sure to review the manufacturer s instructions