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Check the grill before lighting it

Clearance, grease buildup, damaged fuel parts, and indoor use can turn a routine cookout into a fire or carbon-monoxide emergency.

Homeowner guidance with clear stop points

When it usually needs attention

Ongoing home-care habit

NFPA recommends safe setup and checks whenever a grill is used.

When this guide applies

Applies only to a confirmed grill.

What to do

Use the grill outdoors in its documented location, check visible hoses and connections, empty grease collection safely, and keep combustibles and children away.

Applies when: Applies only to a confirmed grill.

Who should handle it: The grill owner performs user checks; gas-system repair and fixed outdoor-kitchen work require qualified service.

Tools

  • Grill manual
  • Flashlight for a cool visual inspection

Parts and supplies

  • Noncombustible grease container specified by the manual

Safety gear

  • Heat-resistant grilling mitts during cooking, not during fuel repair

Before you start

  • Outdoor stable location
  • Required clearances
  • Adult supervision

Power, water, or fuel shutoffs

  • Keep all burners and fuel controls Off during the preflight

Cleaner or chemical limits

Only clean a cool grill as its manual directs; never apply degreaser to a hot grill, burner, regulator, hose, or food-contact surface unless approved.

Stop and get help when

  • Never use a grill indoors or in a garage
  • Do not light if gas is smelled or a hose, regulator, cylinder, or connection is damaged

Who to call: Use qualified gas service for leaks, fixed lines, regulators, or damaged fuel components.

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