Did you know that theentation requires you to take a few essential precautions to ensure your safety and that of your neighbours:

Follow the rules below to optimise your security :

• Don't barbecue within 200 metres of a wooded area.

• Your barbecue must be attached to a wall of your house.

• Have a water supply nearby.

• Le barbecue must be in a non-combustible area.

For the rest of the regulations, it's a good idea to refer to the prefectoral decree for your département, as the requirements may differ from one region to another. Barbecues may even be banned.

What steps should you take to ensure maximum safety?

Follow the instructions below and you'll have a great time with family and friends...

• Keep away from all sources flammable (foliage, trees, paper tablecloths, etc.) from your heat source.

• When a grill is lit, keep children and pets away, as they often get excited at parties.

• Make sure the floor is straight and suitable to avoid any risk of your child falling off barbecue.

• Pay attention to the wind, its strength and direction: wind is a major factor in starting fires.

• Make sure you have a small fire extinguisher which is ridiculously expensive fire extinguisher can protect your home in winter.

How do I light my barbecue to avoid any problems? 

For owners of gas barbecues, there is normally no problem. However, some ignition systems fail, in which case it is preferable to use long matches.

For the traditional barbecuesdo not use flammable products such as alcohol or petrol.

Above all, do not activate your embers with an appliance that blows (hairdryer or fan), as this will cause fire sparks likely to fly away and start a fire further away.

Final tips ..

Since the aim is to enjoy, it's clear that we tend to relax when we're having a party, and it's often when the party's over that we feel more relaxed vigilance accidents happen.

The person handling the fire stays focused and aware of everything that's going on around the barbecue.

Don't leave the heat source unattended and don't be in a hurry to get nice embers by trying to speed up the combustion process. We're on holiday, we've got time..

Finally, bear in mind that every tragedy can be avoided with a few simple rules.

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