What are the laws/code in Chicago for having BBQ grills on balconies?

Question

I live in a condo building that has a wooden balcony/deck.

Answer 1

The association usually makes those rules but the city of Chicago also has made this illegal because fo fires on these wood balconies. They don't enforce it though. I would recommend just grilling outside on the ground even if it is in a courtyard or side lot. It is far safer and you will avoid the fines.  

Answer 2

The Fire Department says that you must grill on the common areas.  Especially if there is a neighbor or any structure above your grill or your balcony. /

Answer 3

I was unable to locate any specific requirement preventing the use of charcoal fired grilles on wooden balconies, but common sense dictates that one would not use such a device on a wooden deck.

Hot coals can slip out of the vent openings and lodge in the gaps between wood boards.  If you have not yet figured this out, that is not a good combination.  Many buildings have been destroyed by this exact situation.  If YOUR grille embers start such a fire and the entire building is destroyed, guess after whom the insurer will come.  Yes, that would be YOU, and I would hope that you would have several million dollars of insurance coverage to pay for such damage.

Answer 4

I am sure that the condo board will have laws prohibiting all grills expect electric on a balcony based upon the high risk for fire , very common prohibition