Risk & Business Magazine Miller Insurance Summer 2019 Magazine | Page 26

RESIDENTIAL FIRE PREVENTION
Residential Fire Prevention Checklist
The Fire Prevention Checklist is designed to assist homeowners with fire safety.
Following the checklist can help you ensure your house is fire safe and your loved
ones know what to do in an emergency.
SMOKE
ALARMS
SMOKE
ALARMS
Smoke alarms must be on every level and adjacent to
sleeping areas.
Never remove the batteries or unplug your smoke
alarms.
Test your smoke alarms once a month.
Change batteries in smoke alarms at least once a
year. This can be timed with the changes to Daylight
Savings Time each spring.
Make sure smoke alarms are not painted or altered in
any way.
PRE-FIRE
PLANNING
PRE-FIRE
PLANNING
Plan two ways to exit every room in your home.
Keep exit routes clear.
Practise your home fire escape plan twice a year.
Post important phone numbers and address
information.
Check that your address is properly posted (2 ½ inch
height minimum).
ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN
ELECTRICAL
HAZARDS
ELECTRICAL
HAZARDS
Extension cords are never run under rugs or draped
over nails. Avoid using extension cords whenever
possible.
Electrical breakers trip for a reason know why.
Plug large appliances such as refrigerators and
freezers directly into wall receptacles.
Ensure no damage to electrical cords, plugs or outlets.
Ensure temporary electrical solutions (e.g. power bars,
splitters, and cords) are not used in conjunction with
one another.
HOUSEKEEPING
HOUSEKEEPING
Keep rubbish out of attic, basement, closest and
garage.
Don`t store items close to furnaces and heaters.
Clean out lint traps regularly and ensure there is no
build-up of lint behind or around dryers.
Regularly check that no items have fallen behind
dryers.
Store flammable liquids in proper containers and
away from heat and children. Do not store these
items in the home.
Make it a rule to never leave children unattended.
Teach baby-sitters the first rule of fire emergencies –
Get everyone out fast and don’t go back.
Baby-sitters must know evacuation routes and how to
report an emergency.
HEATING
AND
COOKING
HEATING
AND
COOKING
Furnaces, stoves, fireplaces must be kept in good
repair and located away from combustibles, walls and
ceilings.
Keep portable space heaters properly cleaned and
maintained.
Do not wear loose clothing while cooking.
Stop cooking fires properly. Smother a pan fire with a
lid. Never use water. Turn down heat when cooking
oil smokes.

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