City outlaws BBQs
Recently the City of Boulder Fire Department attempted to enact an ordinance to control open flames (read candles) in restaurants. To do this they adopted the International Fire Code. What they did not realize was that this code outlawed ALL barbeque grills. When they realized their mistake they went to the City Council and attempted to repeal the ordinance. However, according to my source, the City attorneys decided that only those people in single family homes or townhomes on the ground floor were responsible enough to be allowed a BBQ. When I asked if this was a problem I was told it was. When I asked if this was a problem locally my source admitted it was not.
Thus the City has outlawed BBQs for virtually all residents of muli-family housing. The popular opinion is split between being able to control tenants a bit more and personal freedoms. We are sending out notices that tenants will have to comply with the City ordinance. Needless to say we are getting some push-back on this issue. Our insurance agent says that if we do not show attempts to enforce this ordinance that they might cancel our insurance or deny claims. Welcome to the People's Republic of Boulder!
