Amongst all of the outdoor kitchen content on the internet… There’s a distinct lack of information about outdoor kitchen safety. Outdoor kitchen ventilation, insulated jackets, and the like may be mentioned… But all in passing. This is a disturbing trend, as the safety of your island is far more important than is being let on. There are real-world dangers to unsafe island construction… And this RTA outdoor kitchen safety training will shed light on this often overlooked topic.
As you are planning your outdoor kitchen project, keep these safety tips in mind! It is imperative to hold your outdoor kitchen builder accountable for adherence to proper safety measures. The same goes if you intend to tackle this task yourself, as a DIY project. Understanding how to plan, and what to look out for, will safeguard you from making dangerous mistakes with your island.
Take, for example, outdoor kitchen ventilation. This feature is an essential component of your BBQ island… Yet many manufacturers and contractors don’t include ventilation at all. Why? Simply, it comes down to a lack of awareness of this need. This safety training will cover the importance of outdoor kitchen ventilation in detail, but to briefly explain… You’ll frequently be cooking with appliances that reach several hundred degrees Fahrenheit in temperature. This heat must be able to be exhausted from your island. Otherwise, the heat buildup creates a serious risk of combustion. The same goes for gas buildup, which exacerbates this risk even further.
And that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Be sure to watch the entire safety training video to absorb every last detail of this underrated topic! You will be glad you did.
Visiting www.rtaoutdoorliving.com/safety for some valuable resources to keep you safe during your outdoor kitchen project!
Presentation Links:
https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/
Resources:
https://www.iccsafe.org/
https://www.nfpa.org/
https://www.ansi.org/
https://www.jlconline.com/deck-builder/code-requirements-for-outdoor-kitchens_o
https://rtaoutdoorliving.com/safety/
