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Home Safety Checklist


Remeber Day Light Savings Time is the Perfect Time to Change Your smoke Detector Batteries!!!!!
Plan To Get Out Alive		YES	NO
•	Do you have a home fire escape plan with a pre-determined location to meet outside?	_______	_______
•	Have you practiced your plan?	_______	_______
•	Is There at least one smoke alarm on each floor in your home?	_______	_______
•	Do you test your smoke alarms at least monthly?	_______	_______
•	Is the battery replaced yearly?	_______	_______
•	Is your smoke alarm less than 10 years old?	_______	_______
Plan To Be Fire Safe		YES	NO
•	Do you make sure matches and smoking materials are out before disposing of them?	_______	_______
•	Is "No Smoking in Bed or Inside" a rule in your home	_______	_______
•	Do you read the warning labels on aerosol cans because some propellants are highly flammable?	_______	_______
•	If you have a family member using oxygen at home, do you prohibit smoking in the same room with oxygen equipment?	_______	_______
Electrical Hazards		YES	NO
•	Are there enough electrical outlets in every room to avoid the need for multiple attachment plugs and long extension cords?	_______	_______
•	Do you have special circuits for heavy-duty appliances, such as air conditioners?	_______	_______
•	Are all extension and appliance cords checked frequently for wear?	_______	_______
•	Do you avoid draping wires and extension cords over pipes, or nails?	_______	_______
Housekeeping Hazards		YES	NO
•	Do you keep your basement, closets, and attic cleared of combustible materials?	_______	_______
•	If you store paint, varnish, etc., do you keep the metal containers tightly closed?	_______	_______
•	Has everyone in your family been warned never to use gasoline or other flammable fluids for cleaning anything indoors?	_______	_______
Outdoor Safety		YES	NO
•	Do you keep your barbecue grill at least 15' from any structure?	_______	_______
•	Do you shut off the gas at the tank when grill is not in use?	_______	_______
•	Do you refuel lawn mowers when the engine is cold?	_______	_______
•	Are your outdoor electrical receptacles the ground fault type?	_______	_______
•	Did you check Your electrical power equipment for cord fraying?	_______	_______
Parent Safety		YES	NO
•	Do you keep matches out of the reach of children?	_______	_______
•	Do you leave a responsible person with your children when you go out, even for a short time?	_______	_______
•	When you employ a babysitter, do you instruct them what to do in case of a fire or medical emergency?	_______	_______
•	Do you keep candles away from children, combustibles and never leave candles unattended or burning while sleeping?	_______	_______
Safety Tips
•	Clean and Vacuum your smoke alarms.
•	Test smoke alarms at least monthly-preferably weekly.
•	Change batteries when you change your clocks (Day light savings time)
•	Make and practice your home escape plan.
•	Clean up the basement, garage and storage areas.
•	Dispose of oil based paints by dropping them off at designated drop off sites, Call Borough Hall for more information 215-443-9100.
•	Check cords and outlets for fraying or exposed wiring on all electrically operated equipment.
•	Check propane grills for loose fittings and leaks before using.
•	Before using propane grills beginning of the season, check burner tubes to make sure they are free of obstructions such as insect nests.
•	Use only starter fluid (Never Gasoline) when lighting charcoal grills.
•	Fill Lawn Mowers, power saws, etc., only outside and when the engine is cool.
•	Never use or store gasoline indoors.
•	Make sure your address is clearly marked on your home.
•	Store swimming pool chemicals properly.
IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911 FIRE ~ EMS ~ POLICE
	Information and tips gathered from the Philadelphia Fire Department Fire Prevention Division