Home Maintenance and Safety Checklist

Fire Extinguishers

Place in kitchen with quick access away from heat source (ABC-type)

Place in garage and master bedroom

Barbecues

Don’t leave unattended

Keep at least 3 feet from house, plants and furniture

Don’t use charcoal grill on wood surfaces like a deck

Smoking

Take it outside and make sure they’re out when you’re done

Room Heaters

Turn off when not in room

Keep away from curtains and other conbustionables

Don’t use extension cords with heaters

Fireplaces and Furnaces

Have chimneys cleaned and inspected annually

Use a cinder screen or keep stove door closed when using

Electric Appliances

Provide room around electronic appliances to radiate their heat

Outlets

Don’t overload outlets

Use plastic plugs to cover access when not in use

Candles

Don’t leave them unattended

Use only non-flammable candle holders and glass globe

Place on non-flammable surface to collect any dripping wax

Clothes Dryer

Don’t dry your clothes if you’re not in the house

Keep your lint screen clear of collected lint

Clean your air duct so it’s free of lint that could catch on fire

Smoke Detectors

Get them if you don’t have them

Put them by bedrooms

Test to make sure they’re working once a month

Replace batteries often to ensure operation