Fire Extinguisher Checklist

Put forth the effort to prevent fire is a must for all owners, especially one that has gone through a house fire. A checklist of safety and protection can make a person feel competent, comfortable and safe. Here are some guidelines on how to write a checklist for you and your family when rebuilding your house is finished ... and how to save during and after reconstruction.

Checklist for Fire Safety:

1 - Basement: Make sure the son of cut are tight. Search erosion or decay on the wire insulation. water heater doors must be closed to prevent flame roll-out. sealable containers should be used for any oily rags and kept away from heat sources. Check your circuit breaker panel to ensure there is no recall or were not recommended to be replaced. No rubbish shall be stored in the basement. Keep areas around the oil burner, oven, stove or any type of material used to produce heat and debris. If you do not already have a GFCI circuit arc (AFCI), it is strongly recommended that you added. This is an appliance designed to protect against fires caused by arcing faults in electrical wiring.

2 - Garage: Do not pull down stairs to the attic that link to the main house. Do not store gasoline near sources of heat. oil-soaked rags should be stored in airtight containers and away from heat sources. Trash should not be kept in the garage. The door leading from the garage to the house must be strong and be a threshold to block the fire leading into the house. Things should be clean and organized, no undesirable accumulation.

3 - Laundry Room: The area behind the dryer lint must be preserved and not the accumulation of lint in the dryer. Lint is highly combustible. If the laundry is not in the basement, the exhaust pipe is generally inserted into a bend of 90 degrees which is cut in the drywall. This is a problem of fire safety, because this turn reduces the air flow causing overheating of the exhaust environment. If the duct is attached to the plastic dryer, it should be replaced by a metal duct.

4 - First floor: gas appliances block plate. Do not store cookies and other snacks above the stove. Make sure smoke detectors are in good condition. Furniture must be fire resistant upholstery. Use proper power light bulbs in fixtures. All bulbs are covered, including the corridors and toilets. Never leave home discovered. Make sure it has a screen, combustion is clear, and there is no debris around the area. Get the chimney cleaned once a year - before starting a fire. sheet metal duct must block areas around the fireplace. Do not overload extension cords or outlets or run electrical son under carpets or rugs. The kitchen must have fire extinguishers.

5 - Second floor: Replace the mattresses that were manufactured before 1973. After this year the manufacturers are required by law to mattresses resistant to ignition cigarettes. There should be a smoke detector in every room in the corridor. Portable heaters should be three feet of beds, curtains or flammable materials. An escape ladder should be in each room. UL approved electric blankets are the only type that should be used. A fire extinguisher should be somewhere on the floor and all family members should know where to find it.

Take time to inspect your home for potential security risks. Take the time could prevent another major disaster occurs in your home.

As you rebuild your house after a fire, take the foregoing into consideration first. These guidelines can help plan your new home. While plans are being developed, consider saving on all materials needed for reconstruction, with appliances, furniture and other needs. You can register today.