Regularly clean and inspect electrical heating equipment. In addition, please consider the age, cleanliness and wattage usage of that equipment.
Exits from each bedroom and bathroom are clear of obstructions and functional operation of windows and doors.
Confirm the location of the fire extinguisher, and inspect its condition.
Test smoke and carbon detectors, and replace batteries at least once a year, or as necessary.
Electrical outlets do not exhibit sparking smudge or overloading conditions.
Electrical Panel does not exhibit sparking smudge conditions.
Electrical outlets on the same circuit breaker cannot exceed maximum watts allowed. For example, electrical panel 15 amps circuit breaker and 120-volt service should not exceed 1800 watts.
Remove all electrical extension cords crossing a walking path or underneath rugs, if any. Consider moving an item closer to the outlet instead of using an extension cord.
Any appliance including a three (3) prong plug must be connected to a three (3) prong grounded outlet.
Electrical outlet plugs should not exceed the number of configured connections. Please use an outlet strip having surge protection that does not exceed the allowed watts for either that strip or circuit breaker.
Please contact us immediately if you regularly reset a circuit breaker or notice sparking smudge.
If you see or smell smoke, or hear an alarm, and room door is not open, before exiting into the hallway, touch door handle, if hot, do not open door and seek another exit.
If there is no other exit and you have access to water, wet rags or towels and place on bottom of door, then wet rags or towels and cover your mouth area, and stay low on the floor.
If help does not arrive quickly, knock out walls in areas that appear to be away from the fire.