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INSTALLATION - OUTDOOR USE ONLY
BALCONIES & VERANDAS
An outdoor barbecue or rangehood may be installed
and used on a balcony or veranda if, by location and
use, it will not cause a hazard and the manufacturer’s
instructions allow for such use. It may also be necessary
to consult local building laws before installing or using a
gas barbecue on a balcony or veranda.
A balcony or veranda shallow in depth and with a roof
and three enclosed sides is considered an acceptable
area if the following applies:
• the depth of the balcony or veranda is smaller than or
equal to its height; and
• the open face width is at least twice the depth.
Examples of these situations:
• A balcony with an open construction balustrade
(more than 75 per cent free open area). Measure the
distance from floor to roof ‘H’.
• The maximum allowable depth ‘D’ is the same as ‘H’
and the minimum width ‘W’ is twice ‘D’.
• A balustrade is enclosed or has less than 75 per
cent free open area. Measure from the top of the
balustrade to the roof ‘Ha’. The maximum allowable
depth ‘D’ is the same as ‘Ha’ and the minimum width
‘W’ is twice ‘D’.
It is recommended that access doors or windows
to the balcony or veranda be closed while the
barbecue is in use. If unsure always consult
with your local building authority and local gas
authority.
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