subject: Safety Issues In The Use Of Outdoor Fire Pits [print this page] Using backyard fire pits could be one of the most convenient ways of enjoying nature in one's own house. Wood burning fire pits are often the choice of most of the users. Made of multiple materials, these fire pits require divergent types of maintenance. Each one has a different type of safety precaution for observance.
Specific Safety Precautions
Each type of material has got its own characteristics. Thus the safety precautions in each case will be different. Followings are some of the material specific precautions required to be taken.
Fire pits made of cast iron should be covered while they are out door or should be brought in door after use. Reason is that they tend to rust when coming in contact with rain water or when exposed to moisture.
Steel fire pits do not easily rust or get damaged due to exposure to sunshine, rain, or moisture. However, they can lose their natural glamour and shine due to long exposure. Moreover at times these steel fire pits do not come with grills to cook on.
Fancy fire pits are usually made of materials like granite. While these materials are extremely durable, they can be less portable as they are very heavy.
Common Safety Precautions
While using some camp fire or lighting the fire pits, one should take care to keep the fire contained. One of the greatest dangers takes place when the pit fires are left unattended. Similarly, one should be very careful about putting old, dry and ever green branches in the fire. Another important thing to remember is that putting needles in the fire pit can also result in needles splintering and causing damages to any one's physique. Last but not the least is keeping close watch on children while burning fires. In any case, the fire should not be left unattended. Leaving them unattended can easily create disastrous results.
Bottom line of all these is that while the use of patio heaters could be very convenient for enjoying nature and picnic environment at home. However, since they are used in the residential areas, becoming negligent could spell disaster for anyone using them as well as for the surrounding residential areas.
