I need some design ideas.  What materials should I use?  Where do I need to call to find out if I am breaking any laws?  Just anything regarding fire pits/barbecues would be appreciated.
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You will first have to contact your municipality and see if they allow outdoor "recreation" fires. We built one in our back yard and used redbrick to do it. Dig a pit aprox 1 to 1&1/2 feet deep, and as wide as you need it. Level out bottom. Line with redbrick. Leave sides earthen. You have to remember to not stack the bricks around the top, this will prevent air flow.If you want a finished look for the top use one layer of bricks turned on their side so the holes in the bricks let the fire get air. If you just want an outdoor fire ring that you can cook on look on Gander Mountain's website. You will need to order a catolog, it's free. They sell fire rings that are somewhat inexpensive and you can put your cooking racks right on top to cook. We have both and use the ring more than the pit it's easier and can be taken inside over he winter. I hope this helps you out. Good Luck!!!\nhttp://www.gandermountain.com
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My apartment building burned to the ground on January 26,2003.\nApproximately 30 people including myself lost every thing they owned. I lost my car when the building collapsed and managed to walk away that morning with just my daughter, my dog and my purse. \nPeople from all over the county came together to make sure every family in that building had a place to stay that night.\nChurches and civic groups arranged to have furniture and housewares donated by merchants in the area, families donated \nclothes, housewares and more furniture.  Total strangers donated $ to a fund set up to help each family get into a new apartment and to make sure their utilities were connected.\nI worked at a car dealership @ the time and the owner of the dealership gave me a car to drive until I had saved up enough $ to pay for it.\nI had $96.00 in my bank account and an 8 year old daughter to support and was left with absolutely nothing due to something beyond my control and total strangers chose to help me and make sure that I had everything my family needed to get on with our lives.\nI have a completely new understanding of what people's kindness can do. I want to be able to make people realize that you can start over, all you may need is a hand.
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You will need several things to start a bar and grill business. It is best to check with your county and ask them what you need.\n\nTo give you an idea, here are the requirements for a similar type of business in Los Angeles CA (it may not be exactly what your county will require but it will be close):\n\n- Building and Construction Permit: Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.\n- Burglar Alarm Permit: A permit must be obtained from this department for any businesses requiring a burglar alarm or security system\n- Business License (Business Tax Certificate): Required for all entities doing business.\n- Conditional Use Permit/Alcohol Sales: Required for retail alcoholic beverage sales\n- Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit: Required by most businesses discharging wastewater to the sewer system.\n- Land Use Permit: Zone change, variance,conditional use permit.\n- Zoning Approval: Permitted uses, development regulations, design review, sign permit, parking regulations.\n- Business Personal Property: Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. is taxable and subject to assessment\n- Fictitious Name Filing (DBA): Required if fictitious name is used\n- Public Health Operating License: Required of restaurants and businesses manufacturing food, ice or soft drinks\n- Alcoholic Beverage License: Any person or entity seeking to sell alcoholic beverages must be licensed.\n- Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings: If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.\n- Occupational Safety and Health Information: Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. \n- Registration Form for Employers: Required to file a registration form within 15 days after paying more than $100.00 in wages to one or more employees\n- Sales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit): All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit.\n- Employer Identification Number (EIN or SSN): Employers with employees, business partnerships, and corporations, must obtain an Employer Identification Number from the I.R.S. \n\nIt's a LONG list. \n\nYou may want to check with Service Corps of Retired Executives Association (SCORE http://www.score.org ), which is a group of retired executives provide guidance, management counseling and training to first-time entrepreneurs and current small business owners. Their service is free.
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Look on Ebay (they have everything), to get ideas and supplies. I did all my own and they came out super nice!
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if its somewhat large, or near something very important, i would recommend going to a local geotechnical/ civil engineer.  \n\na few hundred bucks may be worth it not falling over, and then you are out the wall and the money.  better safe than sorry.\n\nan engineer will review site and soil conditions to give you a quality end product, and a guarantee
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A few bucks you would pay for igniters is really a lot cheaper than a doctor bill for burns messing with fast burning chemicals.  I'd stay with the store bought.  Just my opinion.  Careful
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You have to make a blueprint for it. Tell how you think it will work and what it would do. You got to have something on paper though. Find a company who makes similiar products and pitch it to them.
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Go to\nMaster BBQ Cooking School http://www.bbqcookingschool.com/page/49
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I do not live in Illinois - but have been a renter for many years.  I would think that it is in the best interest of the landlord to provide preventative items such as fire extinguishers and smoke alarms.  I have included a link to the Attorney Generals web page in Illinois - hopefully that helps, might also check with your library - they will have the laws spelled out better.\n\nhttp://www.ag.state.il.us/consumers/landlord.html\n\ngood luck!
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I'd start with the NAFAA (North American Fire Arts Association). If you happen to be in the right area, the crucible and the burning man festival may be useful too.
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to the last guy no she doesn't need writing skills she had a limit and had to fit everything in so she cut back letters. anyway not sure where you live that would be a big help. you can go outside of your county for an attorney. i would never buy anything off of the street. too late for that now though. obviously the antique riffle wasn't for illegal use and the bottles were obviously prescribed. a good attorney outside of the crooked circle should be able to get him off. as far as not being allowed food or a call. that's against his rights and is a possible law suit.
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Fire.  You have already been explained the need to burn it.  If you are incapable of doing this through local ordinances or other reasons, then mail it or give it to a church to destroy for you.  Just go to a local pastor and tell him that you need help getting rid of it and you need help with the consequences of playing with it.  He'll be happy to help you.  Today is the day to do it.
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try using the big firestarter sticks. They're monster matches, and work pretty well.
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Try to do somthing with Fire wall!
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I'm from Louisville. Go down on the river on the 4th of July and watch the fire works. It is huge. Go early so you can get a good spot. They have things to do there all day long. There's Six flags over Kentucky Kingdom, There's clubs for young teens. There's German town to walk around and try different kinds of German foods. I don't know what part of Louisville you live in. You would want some place to go that is close to where you live. So he could go with out you having to drive him or having to be there. There's always something to do there. Like festivals of all sorts. There's this web site for the local news paper. You could look up the things to do: www.courier-journal.com I hope this is helpful. Good luck with your move.
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I would still hire a server, just so that you and your guests don't have to serve yourselves and that way there is someone there paid to clean up, so they will. \nI would offer light, sweet summery wines and light beer.\nAnd what do you mean by BBQ? It means something different in the south and north. \nIf you're having honest to goodness BBQ, make sure the servings are smaller and less messy. Nobody wants to stain themselves in their best clothing!\nEither way, I'd make the servings smaller than normal, "finger food"-esque. Like bite sized hot dogs/hamburgers. It sounds so casual but a good chef can make them look brilliant and elegant. \nI would also suggest a fruit/vegetable tray and a cheese tray. And everything set out a la buffet style. \n\nAnd remember, it's your big day. Yes, you want the guests to be happy but when it boils down to it, make sure you are 100% happy with your choice!
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If you have the know how you could do this yourself, but check with your house insurance and you'll probably find if there should be a fire at some point they would not be responsible for damages unless this electrical work was done by a licensed electrician. Good luck with your project