[HawkinsGuy]

Thinking about putting a small propane fire pit on my screened in lanai. Is this OK or should the fire pit be on the concrete pad outside the lanai?

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by HawkinsGuy

Thinking about putting a small propane fire pit on my screened in lanai. Is this OK or should the fire pit be on the concrete pad outside the lanai?

Maybe a question for your insurance agent?

[villagetinker]

Ours has been inside the lanai for almost 10 years, the screening in that area is almost 15 feet high.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Maybe a question for your insurance agent?

Or from someone who actually has first hand experience.

We have a 23” height fire table, in our birdcage. No issues. Our neighbors have a square 8’ high top table with fire area in the middle. The table is under their lanai, which is standard height. They have not had any ceiling issues.

Our lanai ceiling is 10’ so we would use our fire table, but not sure about a high table top height.

Insurance wise, depends on who you have, but no where does our policy say anything about fire tables, or pits

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Or from someone who actually has first hand experience.

We have a 23” height fire table, in our birdcage. No issues. Our neighbors have a square 8’ high top table with fire area in the middle. The table is under their lanai, which is standard height. They have not had any ceiling issues.

Our lanai ceiling is 10’ so we would use our fire table, but not sure about a high table top height.

Insurance wise, depends on who you have, but no where does our policy say anything about fire tables, or pits

How often do you use it?

[Full-timer]

Originally Posted by HawkinsGuy

Thinking about putting a small propane fire pit on my screened in lanai. Is this OK or should the fire pit be on the concrete pad outside the lanai?

Why on earth would ANYONE think of putting a firepit INSIDE a living space? Do you not see ANY potential of danger from this thought?

Add to this, if an issue did arise, do you really think your insurance would cover it?

Sorry for being direct on this but.............

[Full-timer]

Originally Posted by HawkinsGuy

Thinking about putting a small propane fire pit on my screened in lanai. Is this OK or should the fire pit be on the concrete pad outside the lanai?

Do Propane Fire Pits Give Off Carbon Monoxide?

[Whitley]

I am pretty sure my sister in law gives off carbon monoxide as well.

[Full-timer]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Ours has been inside the lanai for almost 10 years, the screening in that area is almost 15 feet high.

The fact that people know this could be an issue and still do it is very disturbing.

This is how we get statistics.

You have no idea of the possible amount you are taking in and betting you don't have an operational detector.

How about you look up long term effects. Then you would understand. Or, maybe not.

[Whitley]

Wouldn't the screened lanai be outside ? It is the backyard with a screen around it to keep bugs out. We have had propane stoves, wood burning ovens; I'd think they were more of an issue as they were inside. Delta says:You can use a gas powered fire pit in a screened in porch. That being said, ensure your fire pit is pre-approved for use by your city first. In addition, ensure the location, ventilation, flooring and ceiling height meets your fire pit manufacturers requirements. Remember, safety first always.
Another source says:
You should have no problem using a propane fire pit in a screened porch, provided that you follow the guidelines listed below:

At least three screened walls that are permanently open (windows that can be opened and closed do not count).
The open area of screened walls needs to be at least 30%.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Full-timer

Why on earth would ANYONE think of putting a firepit INSIDE a living space? Do you not see ANY potential of danger from this thought?

Add to this, if an issue did arise, do you really think your insurance would cover it?

Sorry for being direct on this but.............

they asked about their lanai NOT an inside enclosed space.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Full-timer

The fact that people know this could be an issue and still do it is very disturbing.

This is how we get statistics.

You have no idea of the possible amount you are taking in and betting you don't have an operational detector.

How about you look up long term effects. Then you would understand. Or, maybe not.

The fact that people don’t know the difference in outdoor lanai and inside space is also very disturbing

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Full-timer

Do Propane Fire Pits Give Off Carbon Monoxide?

Did you even read the link you posted?
This from the link……

Propane fire pits give off carbon monoxide, which is why they shouldn’t be used indoors without ample ventilation. Outside, the fire pit’s carbon monoxide dissipates quickly and avoids any issues as long as you’re not standing directly over the fire.

Who would stand directly over the pit?

[Full-timer]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

they asked about their lanai NOT an inside enclosed space.

If it has a permanent roof and doors to inside..............

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Full-timer

The fact that people know this could be an issue and still do it is very disturbing.

This is how we get statistics.

You have no idea of the possible amount you are taking in and betting you don't have an operational detector.

How about you look up long term effects. Then you would understand. Or, maybe not.

I should have stated BIRDCAGE and not lanai, sorry.