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| − | + | ==20. What are the basic fire prevention principles for the home?== | |
| + | * If your home lacks smoke detectors, install them (it's not that hard). | ||
| + | * Replace the batteries and test your smoke detectors on a regular basis (when adjusting your clocks for daylight savings time, for example). | ||
| + | * Do not smoke or allow anyone else to smoke in your home. | ||
| + | * Never overload circuits or extension cords. Do not place cords and wires under rugs, over nails or in high traffic areas. Immediately shut off and unplug appliances that sputter, spark or emit an unusual smell. Have them professionally repaired or replaced. | ||
| + | * When using appliances follow the manufacturer's safety precautions. Overheating, unusual smells, shorts and sparks are all warning signs that appliances need to be shut off, then replaced or repaired. Unplug appliances when not in use. Use safety caps to cover all unused outlets, especially if there are small children in the home. | ||
| + | * Portable heaters need their space. Keep anything combustible at least three feet away. | ||
| + | * Keep fire in the fireplace. Use fire screens and have your chimney cleaned annually. The creosote buildup can ignite a chimney fire that could easily spread. | ||
| + | * Kerosene heaters should be used only where approved by authorities. Never use gasoline or camp-stove fuel. Refuel outside and only after the heater has cooled. | ||
| + | * Practice an escape plan from every room in the house. Caution everyone to stay low to the floor when escaping from fire and never to open doors that are hot. Select a location where everyone can meet after escaping the house. Get out then call for help. | ||
| + | * Keep your home clean and neat. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:27, 26 December 2020
20. What are the basic fire prevention principles for the home?
- If your home lacks smoke detectors, install them (it's not that hard).
- Replace the batteries and test your smoke detectors on a regular basis (when adjusting your clocks for daylight savings time, for example).
- Do not smoke or allow anyone else to smoke in your home.
- Never overload circuits or extension cords. Do not place cords and wires under rugs, over nails or in high traffic areas. Immediately shut off and unplug appliances that sputter, spark or emit an unusual smell. Have them professionally repaired or replaced.
- When using appliances follow the manufacturer's safety precautions. Overheating, unusual smells, shorts and sparks are all warning signs that appliances need to be shut off, then replaced or repaired. Unplug appliances when not in use. Use safety caps to cover all unused outlets, especially if there are small children in the home.
- Portable heaters need their space. Keep anything combustible at least three feet away.
- Keep fire in the fireplace. Use fire screens and have your chimney cleaned annually. The creosote buildup can ignite a chimney fire that could easily spread.
- Kerosene heaters should be used only where approved by authorities. Never use gasoline or camp-stove fuel. Refuel outside and only after the heater has cooled.
- Practice an escape plan from every room in the house. Caution everyone to stay low to the floor when escaping from fire and never to open doors that are hot. Select a location where everyone can meet after escaping the house. Get out then call for help.
- Keep your home clean and neat.
