http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/14-spots-grilling-nyc-article-1.292463
Every apartment and condominium complex in my area allows propane barbecues on their decks. I’ve several friends who are on the fire department, I’ll ask them, but I’m not aware of any apartments having any major fire related to barbecues. The idea that its a jailable offense is ludicrous, but that’s clearly stated in the article I read (link above)
I too think arresting someone for an infraction is way overkill. If they have been flagrant violators over time, perhaps. I sure wouldn’t enforce that for a one time infraction as long as the person was reasoned and responded to my request to conform to the law without incident.