How far away does my grill or outdoor heater need to be from my house?

10.11.6.3.6 No equipment of any cooking and heating appliances shall be permitted to be used or stored under any overhang; less than 10' from a building; unless a sprinkler system is installed in accordance with the building code; or it is permitted by the manufacturer's instructions and equipment listings. The storage of any cooking or heating appliances under the overhang or 10 ft (3m) from a building shall be permitted only when its fuel is not present within or near any cooking or heating appliance, unless such appliance is permanently installed.

Ammendment

This advisory is to inform you of a new regulation stemming from the January 1st 2015 adoption of NFPA 1, comprehensive Fire Code. Massachusetts has adopted the NFPA 1 national standard Fire Code. Amendments to the code are designated 527 CMR 1. This advisory is specific to the use of outside cooking and heating equipment for any dwelling other than a single-family residence. It states:

527 CMR 10.11.6.1 - For other than a single-family dwelling, no hibachi, grill, or other similar devices used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose shall be used or kindled on any balcony, under any overhanging portion, or within 10 ft. (3m) of any structure.

If you live in any other type of dwelling other than a single family home, you cannot use cooking or heating equipment on balconies or under them. It also states that cooking must be done at least 10 feet from the structure if cooking outside.

This code was adopted because there have been numerous fires resulting from outside cooking within Massachusetts. With this provision it, is thought that there will be a reduction of fires saving lives and property.