Spring Home Fire Safety Checklist - Brampton · FIRE/LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION DIVISION For Fire Safety...

Spring Home Fire Safety Checklist [email protected] /BramptonFire @BramptonFireES 905.458.5580 Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms IT’S THE LAW. Replace batteries and test alarms monthly. Visually inspect electrical cords and outlets Replace worn or damaged cords. Have a licensed electrical contractor check and repair loose-fitting outlets Maintain your air conditioner Get a qualified technician to perform safe and proper maintenance. Clean eaves troughs thoroughly Use a sturdy ladder and rubber gloves. Work in pairs to ensure safety. Clean and check BBQ Clean burner ports and tubes and test for hose leaks with a 50/50 water/soap solution. Never cook with propane burners or barbeques in the garage or in the house You could release carbon monoxide into your home. Store fuel and other combustibles safely Keep them in a well ventilated shed and away from sunlight and heat sources. Keep no more than 30L total of gasoline in an attached garage. IT’S THE LAW. Make your house number visible from the road This may include removing low hanging branches from the front of the home. Call before you dig. IT’S THE LAW. It’s a free call 1-800-400-2255, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Clear the clutter, a clean garage is a safer garage

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Spring Home Fire Safety Checklist

[email protected] /BramptonFire @BramptonFireES

905.458.5580

Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms IT’S THE LAW. Replace batteries and test alarms monthly.

Visually inspect electrical cords and outlets Replace worn or damaged cords. Have a licensed electrical contractor check and repair loose-fitting outlets

Maintain your air conditionerGet a qualified technician to perform safe and proper maintenance.

Clean eaves troughs thoroughly Use a sturdy ladder and rubber gloves. Work in pairs to ensure safety.

Clean and check BBQClean burner ports and tubes and test for hose leaks with a 50/50 water/soap solution.

Never cook with propane burners or barbeques in the garage or in the houseYou could release carbon monoxide into your home.

Store fuel and other combustibles safelyKeep them in a well ventilated shed and away from sunlight and heat sources. Keep no more than 30L total of gasoline in an attached garage. IT’S THE LAW.

Make your house number visible from the road This may include removing low hanging branches from the front of the home.

Call before you dig. IT’S THE LAW. It’s a free call 1-800-400-2255, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Clear the clutter, a clean garage is a safer garage