They should absolutely be banned. We had a terrible fire here a few years ago started by a rooftop grill which destroyed two houses. Another house on High Street was destroyed by a grill on a deck. They are just too dangerous. Especially with the density of structures in Charlestown.

No way. Grilling out is an American pastime and with such limited outdoor living space in Boston, people want to make use of it where they can. That is the reality. The real solution lies in requiring fire extinguishment precautions at every home/apt. A private fire extinguisher on each deck ready to use in case of emergency. Maybe need some innovation in this regard.

No, you put other peoples homes at risk! It's one thing if your home was isolated from your neighbors. In the city the risk is to great.

Having any kind of an outdoor grill and barbecuing in densely populated urban areas, imo, is a round-trip ticket to trouble, for both oneself and one's neighbors! I myself, would never, ever do it!

Propane tanks don explode unless they are IN a raging fire.
If they leak the the gas just disperses unless lighted.
Even if lighted the gas burns like in your kitchen gas stove.
A constantly WATCHED gas grill with a FIRE EXTINGUSHER present is safe.
Love the nanny state and ban everything.

Agree, are you serious!
Propane is not like you house gas!
It is heavier, so therefore lingers close to the ground and
Does not expell as fast a natural gas, and it will
Explode!
If you do not believe this , try keeping the cover
Closed for a minute or so the open it and strike
The igniter , and see what happens.
Did anyone ever learn the rule? "safety first"

What's the point of having a law if its not enforced. An American pass time should not include the right to endanger your neighbors with fire living in densely populated areas, not to mention filling their apartments with smoke. I've seen three such fires in JP in five years, and lost my own to fire five years ago. If you want to enjoy a pass time without endangering your neighbors, move to the burbs with a back yard.. otherwise remember that you are part of a community that has certain obligations because of how close we live to each other. The city also has an obligation not to turn a blind eye to its own laws.

there should be an IQ test required... if you are responsible, you're safe.

I've been grilling on the back deck for 20years without a problem and I have not seen a house fire on my street in 20 years. Stop telling me what to do in my own house.

Get a home security system Paul, sounds like Bette is gonna burn down your house!!