Content
- Is it allowed to fire the fire bowl on the balcony or not?
- Legal situation about use of fire bowl on the balcony not clear
- Only the provisions of the house rules are valid
- What you should consider when firing a fire bowl on the balcony
- Tips
Fire bowl and grill are not generally prohibited on the balcony
Is it allowed to fire the fire bowl on the balcony or not?
If you do not have a garden, you do not have to do without a romantic campfire. Thanks to a fire bowl, an open fire can also be lit on the balcony if certain conditions are met. This includes that the neighbors are not unreasonably harassed by smoke and smoke. In addition, the building must not be endangered by the fire. For this reason, the safety regulations should always be adhered to.
Legal situation about use of fire bowl on the balcony not clear
In contrast to grilling (especially on the charcoal grill), there are still no court decisions on the use of fire bowls on the balcony. The legal situation is therefore currently very ambiguous, with legal experts suggesting that they stick to the verdict on barbecuing. These basically say:
In principle, a fire bowl may also be set up without permission if its diameter is less than one meter and a sufficient safety distance to flammable material (eg a house wall) can be maintained - provided that there is no annoyance to the neighbors.
Only the provisions of the house rules are valid
Furthermore, the use of a fire bowl on the balcony is not possible if the current house rules (which you usually sign together with the lease) prohibits this or the barbecue on the balcony. You must comply with this rule if you do not want to risk dismissal for disregarding the house rules. Incidentally, the same applies in multi-family dwellings to resolutions of the owners' meeting - provided that this does not allow unrestricted use of grills and fire bowls. According to a decision of the district court of Dusseldorf (Case 25 T 435/90) an unrestricted permission is not possible, if only one neighbor feels bothered by the consequences.
What you should consider when firing a fire bowl on the balcony
For the operation of a fire bowl on the balcony special safety regulations apply in order to avoid a risk by flying sparks or the like:
Tips
Firewood should never be burned fresh or with a moisture level of more than 20 percent. This ensures a strong smoke that does not like the neighbors. Instead, use only natural, well-dried wood.