Outdoor Cooking

Outdoor Cooking Devices

Attached to Policy FIN-INS-16

 

Scope

This applies to all university facilities.

Standards

The use of outdoor cooking devices is controlled by Indiana fire codes and IU policy.

Procedures

1. IU Policy
   1. Outdoor cooking devices can be no closer to any structure or flammable storage than 50 feet.
   2. Outdoor cooking devices must be used on a flat, non–flammable, hard surface.
   3. Fuel sources (e.g., propane tanks) must be stored in approved storage areas.
   4. Refer to EH&S policies for food safety information..
2. Indiana Code
   1. 605.4 Multiplug adapters. Multiplug adapters, such as cube adapters, unfused plug strips or any other device not complying with NFPA 70 shall be prohibited.
   2. 605.4.1 Power tap design. Relocatable power taps shall be of the polarized or grounded type, equipped with overcurrent protection, and shall be listed.
   3. 605.4.2 Power supply. Relocatable power taps shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle.
   4. 605.4.3 Installation. Relocatable power tap cords shall not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical damage.
   5. 605.5 Extension cords. Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring. Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environmental damage or physical impact. Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances.
   6. 605.5.1 Power supply. Extension cords shall be plugged directly into an approved receptacle, and except for approved multiplug extension cords, shall serve only one portable appliance.
   7. 605.5.2 Ampacity. The ampacity of the extension cords shall not be less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord.
   8. 605.5.3 Maintenance. Extension cords shall be maintained in good condition without splices, deterioration or damage.
   9. 605.5.4 Grounding. Extension cords shall be grounded when serving grounded portable appliances.

Related Procedures

Open Burning

History

Last reviewed: 9-2-2016 and combined into omnibus policy FIN-INS-16.