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Helpful Tips

Fire Protection and General Safety:

• Don’t store flammable materials in the furnace room or next to your furnace and hot water tank.
• Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided to rooms containing gas/oil fired furnaces/boilers and gas/oil fired hot water tanks.
• Any door leading from an attached garage into the dwelling must be exterior/fire rated door, equipped with a self-closing device.
• Always having a fire extinguisher readily available.
• Plan two evacuation routes. Keep fire evacuation routes clear of clutter.
• Keep your cooking area well organized and free of clutter.
• Handrails must be installed alongside all staircases containing more than three steps.
• Eliminate any trip hazards or flooring defects. Keep your hallways and corridors clear.
• Refraining from overloading electrical circuits.
• Avoid permanent use of electrical extension cord.
• Clear access must be maintained in front of the electrical panel, the furnace/boiler access and the main water shut–off valve.
• Install at least one Smoke Alarm and CO Detector on each floor level.
• Test and maintain Smoke and CO Detectors on monthly basis.
• Emergency and family contact telephone numbers can be displayed permanently at or near the kitchen telephone.