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Home Safety Checklist

This form goes room-by-room listing the most common causes of home fires. If you have a question, you can write it in the other section at the end of the checklist and we’ll get back to you. All are welcome to use this checklist to make their homes safer. However, only new homeowners who have received a postcard are eligible for the free gift.

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Basement and Maintenance Spaces

Do you have working smoke alarms on this level?*
Do you have carbon monoxide detectors on this level?*
Have you had your furnace serviced in the past year?*
Is the area around the furnace, hot water heater and electrical panel clear of storage? (at least 36”)*
Are the circuits in your electrical panel labeled?*
Have you cleaned out the old hazardous chemicals?*

Laundry Area

Do you have a laundry area in your home?*
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Have you cleaned out your dryer duct?*
Do you clean out your dryer lint trap after every load?*

Living Area

Living and Rec Rooms, Halls, Dens, Offices and Bathrooms
Do you have a working smoke alarms in these areas?*
Do you have a working carbon monoxide detector in these areas?*
If you have a fireplace or woodstove, have you had your chimney cleaned in the past year?*
Have you checked all electrical cords?*
Remove/replace any which are frayed, pinched or damaged. Remove any extension cords being used as permanent wiring.
If you use candles, do you keep them in sturdy, non-combustible holders at least 1 foot away from anything which could catch fire?*
Have you cleaned your bathroom ventilation fan? Is it working well?*

Kitchen

Are your appliances plugged directly into wall outlets?*
Do you keep things that can catch fire at least a foot away from your stove top and other cooking appliances?*
Have you checked all electrical cords?*
Remove/replace any which are frayed, pinched or damaged. Remove any extension cords which have been used as permanent wiring.
Do you have an extinguisher?*

Sleeping Areas (Bedrooms)

Do you have a smoke alarm in the hall near the bedrooms?*
Do you have smoke alarms inside each bedroom?*
Do you leave your charging electrical devices on a hard surface with plenty of breathing room?*
Have you checked all electrical cords?*
Remove/replace any which are frayed, pinched or damaged. Remove any extension cords which have been used as permanent wiring.
Are your exits clear?*
Both door and windows should be operable and accessible.

Garage / Shed

Do you have a garage or shed at your home?*
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Are all flammable liquids (gasoline, oil, lacquers, paint, thinners, etc.) stored in approved containers?*
Do you move all fueled motors (cars, snow blowers, generators, chainsaws, etc.) to a fresh air location to run?*
Have you checked all electrical cords?*
Remove/replace any which are frayed, pinched or damaged. Remove any extension cords which have been used as permanent wiring.
Have you cleaned out the old hazardous chemicals?*

Escape Plan

Have you created an escape plan? Have you included all housemates/family members?*
Do you have 2 ways out of your home? Are doors and windows clear and accessible?*
Do you have a meeting place outside?*
Do you have a fire sprinkler system?*

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2355 Chili Avenue Rochester, New York 14624
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