Pillar To Post: Fire Safety
By Pat Ogle, Associate Broker,CRS,GRI,ePRO - SEMPER FI!
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Jim Williams and Rachel Oslund at Pillar To Post put this great fire safety list together: Residential fires take their toll every year in lost lives and destroyed property. The fact is, many conditions that cause fires can be avoided or prevented by homeowners. Taking the time for some simple precautions and preventive inspections can help prevent fire in the home - and can even save your life should disaster strike. Any electrical devices including lamps, appliances, and electronic equipment should be checked for frayed cords, loose or broken plugs, and exposed wiring. Never run electrical wires under carpet or rugs. Wood-burning fireplaces should be cleaned by a professional chimney sweep each year to prevent a dangerous buildup of creosote, which can cause a flash fire in the chimne...
Comments
0