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June 17, 2019 at 3:00 pm #10304

Mike Bechard

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Hi Jon,

In North Bay we addressed the issue of bbq’s on balconies through a bylaw. Essentially no fuel burning appliance is permitted on a balcony (above 1st storey). This does not prevent the use of electric bbq’s. In discussions with the TSSA rep they indicate that propane cylinders are only prohibited in elevators so a person can carry it up the stairs. I am sure there are other limitations under the TSSA but then again I am not a TSSA inspector.