- Smoke detectors placed near
bedrooms, away from air vents
- At least one smoke detector on
every floor
- Smoke detector batteries checked
regularly
- Emergency numbers posted near.
telephone
- Well-lit kitchen and hallways
- Doors, hallways, and stairs clear of
obstructions
- No flammable materials (such as
curtains or towels) within three feet of
space heaters or stove
- No flammable liquids stared near
ignition sources
- No frayed or cracked electrical
cords
- No electrical cords under rugs,
over nails or in high traffic areas
- No overloaded electrical outlets or
extension cords; no unusually warm
outlets
- No electrical cords near sink or
range
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All fuses in fuse box are correct
size
All outlets have cover plates and
no exposed wiring
No alternate heaters hooked up to
extension cords
No alternate heaters placed where
they can be knocked over
Heaters are unplugged after you
turn them off
No grease on stove or oven
Rubber floor mat in front of stove
No small pans on large burners or
large pans on small burners
There is a rubber floor mat in front
of the stove to prevent slipping
Dish towels are not used as
potholders
No ashtrays on chair sofa arms or
near beds
Chimneys clean and free of debris
L 170, June 1990
Federal Emergency
Management Agency
U.S.
Fire Administration
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