The Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed that a new government decree prohibits smoking on balconies

The Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed that changes to the fire regulations introduced on September 25 prohibit smoking on balconies.

“Smoking on the balcony falls under the category of “open burning”, respectively, it will also be prohibited,” Interfax quoted the press service of the department as saying.

The ban will take effect on October 1.

The new rules state that "it is forbidden to use open fire on the balconies (loggias) of apartments, living rooms of hostels and hotel rooms."

Update. The Ministry of Emergency Situations clarified that it is also impossible to fry kebabs and light candles on the balconies.

• According to the Code of Administrative Offenses, violation of fire safety requirements is punishable by a warning or a fine of 2-3 thousand rubles.