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• Are furnace, stove, and smoke pipes far enough from combustible walls and ceilings, and in good repair • Is your heating equipment checked yearly by a serviceman? • Is the chimney cleaned and checked regularly? • For safety against chimney and other sparks, is the roof covering fire retardant? • Do you have a qualified electrician install or extend your wiring? • Do all your appliances carry the seal of a testing laboratory? • Are there enough electrical outlets in every room and special circuits for heavy-duty appliances such as space heaters and air conditioners. PLAN YOUR HOME FIRE ESCAPE When do most home fires start? Between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m., just when you are asleep – and least prepared! Where do most home fires start? In this order: a) living room, b) kitchen, c) basement, d) bedrooms, e) all others. This means that most fires start just where they are likely to block your usual escape (from bedrooms). Fire Escape Planning Draw a floor plan of your ground or
