Russians were warned about fines of 5 thousand rubles for installing a barbecue on the balcony.

Senator, arbitration manager of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation Olga Epifanova warned that a fine of 5 thousand rubles is provided for installing a barbecue on the balcony of an apartment building.

In conversation with aif.ru On Wednesday, April 23, she noted that it is strictly forbidden to use an open fire on balconies, loggias of apartments, dorm rooms and hotel rooms, therefore, cooking on the grill is prohibited in these places.

In addition, you can not roast kebabs in the courtyards of houses. This is allowed only on specially equipped sites. The senator noted that these areas are usually equipped with a barbecue or a brazier, nearby there is sand to extinguish the fire, gazebos with tables and chairs, garbage cans.

She added that the fire season started a month earlier than usual due to the early onset of spring. It is also worth remembering that when a special fire protection regime is in effect in the regions, additional fire safety requirements are introduced. During such a period, any use of an open flame is prohibited.

On April 22, it was reported that the housing supervision of the Moscow region will strengthen control over the order in the yards during the May holidays. The fine for violation of fire safety requirements will range from 5 to 15 thousand rubles, and for violation of public order — from 500 to 1 thousand rubles, notes 360.ru .

On April 20, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said that it is impossible to roast kebabs in the country outside of equipped barbecues. The barbecue must be installed at a distance of at least 5 m from the buildings. The presence of debris, dry grass or other flammable materials is not allowed within a radius of 2 m from it, the NSN notes.

At the end of March, Nikita Chaplin, chairman of the Union of Summer Residents of the Moscow region, said that the cottage must have fire extinguishing equipment, such as a fire extinguisher, a barrel of water or a container with sand. Pravda.Ru .

Earlier, lawyer Elena Soldatova said that an outdoor toilet that is not equipped according to all the rules can lead to a fine. She recalled that it should be located 12 m from any outbuildings and 8 m from the well.