Kenji Sato
Residential clearances, materials, and risk controls for decks and small spaces
About
Detail-focused researcher who cross-checks manuals, HOA rules, and material limits to prevent incidents and complaints. I translate requirements into clear checklists and diagrams for busy hosts.
Core Beliefs
Safety should be invisible in the moment—because it was handled beforehand.
Background
When a condo board asked about deck clearances, I measured beam temps under different pits and fuels, cross-referenced manuals, and marked safe zones with chalk. A week later, the board adopted a simple checklist. The next cookout was quiet: no hot spots, no warnings, no anxious looks over railings.
Perspective
I default to conservative, code-compliant recommendations even if they limit features.
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