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@waterford1111 said:
These are hardly offensive and health damaging effect unlike a proven carcinogenic link with cigarette smoke.
I think you need to take a chill pill on this one as there is certainly no where near the same amount of offense caused by the odd bbq.
The potential health damage from barbecue smoke is well documented, as is the potential harm from burnt meat and processed meats. As far as I know, the potential damage from curry smells hasn’t been fully investigated … although it always has me rushing for a waistline expanding Chicken Chettinad.
The difference between barbecues on balconies and in backyards is that smoke can go from one home into several others and if you have a lot of barbecues in the one block, some people can be affected almost every night.
And yet, the smoke from one tiny cigarette is deemed to be more dangerous?
The selfishness of many barbecue owners is the real problem.
The smell of foreign food is a whole other issue and, setting aside the racist overtones of the above post, is something some unit blocks may have to deal with if it is found to affect the “peaceful enjoyment” of other lots.
Barbecues were never meant to be on balconies – as I said, if they aren’t a problem, why don’t you barbecue with your balcony doors open?