Fire Safety Checklist

  • Are lamp, extension and telephone cords placed out of the flow of foot traffic?
  • Have you moved cords out from beneath furniture, rugs or carpeting?
  • Are electrical cords in good condition — not frayed or cracked?
  • Are extension cords sized to carry their proper load (as indicated by the rating label on the cord and appliance)?
  • Are all extension cords and appliance cords located away from sinks or range areas?
  • Are all appliances that require a 3-pronged grounding only used in 3-hole outlets?
  • Are outlets and switches cool and not warm or hot to the touch?
  • Do all of the outlets and switches have cover plates so no wiring is exposed?
  • Are light bulbs the appropriate size and type for the lamp or fixture?
  • Are small stoves and heaters away from combustibles such as curtains or rugs?
  • Are candles used in a safe location, in an approved holder and while a responsible adult is present?
  • Are all residents familiar with the location and operation of fire extinguishers?
  • Do smoke detectors have fresh batteries, and are they operational?
  • Are fire drills practiced regularly at home?