Grill & Fire Pit Safety Landlord Considerations

Grills and fire pits are common outdoor features in backyards across the country as well as at small multi-family buildings. These popular amenities, however, come at a price:

• 93,000 patients went to the ER due to injuries from grills
• On average, 10,200 fires are started by grills each year
• Over 5,300 injuries related to fire pits and outdoor heaters 

Distinguished (a company that developed a specific insurance program for landlords & apartments) produced a white paper, “Risk Topic: Grill and Fire Pit Safety Considerations”, to help your clients mitigate property and liability risks related to the use of grills and fire pits on their premises.