Safe Use of a Fireplace

Fireplace Safety

The warmth of a fireplace, in a cozy winter evening is something we would always cherish. However, at the same time it is most important to keep the safety aspects in mind and this is something that every one who uses the fireplace must be aware of.

A few tips for keeping fireplaces free from danger of accidents are enlisting herebelow:

• Use a fireplace screen always, specially when there are infants & small kids around in the house.
• Before going to bed or leaving the house, ensure that the fire is completely put off.
• Do not overload the fireplace with wood / logs.
• Always keep a fire extinguisher handy, near the fireplace
• Install smoke detectors in the house.
• Always keep the fireplace well maintained & clean. Chimney should be free from clogs and blockages.
• Keep the fireplace, chimney, smoke ducts, continually maintained & well repaired. Check them at regular intervals.
• Choose the right type of firewood for the fireplace.
• The fire, should fit the fireplace only. Dont make it very large & hot, it may lead to damages in chimney & heat may also damage accessories in your room.
• Keep flammables away from the fireplace.
• Dont play with fire
• Keep everyone in the family aquainted with safety and safe usage for fireplace, including children.

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