Home Safety Checklist 


Smoke Alarms
  • There is one smoke alarm on every level of the home and inside and outside each sleeping area.
  • Smoke alarms are tested and cleaned monthly.
  • Smoke alarm batteries are changed as needed.
  • Smoke alarms are less than 10 years old.

Cooking Safety
  • Cooking area is free from items that can catch fire.
  • Kitchen stove hood is clean and vented to the outside.
  • Pots are not left unattended on the stove.

Electrical & Appliance Safety
  • Electrical cords do not run under rugs.
  • Electrical cords are not frayed or cracked.
  • Circuit-protected, multi-prong adapters are used for additional outlets.
  • Large and small appliances are plugged directly into wall outlets.
  • Clothes dryer lint filter and venting system are clean.

Candle Safety
  • Candles are in sturdy fire-proof containers that won’t be tipped over.
  • All candles are extinguished before going to bed or leaving the room.
  • Children and pets are never left unattended with candles.

​Carbon Monoxide Alarms
  • Carbon monoxide alarms are located on each level of the home.
  • Carbon monoxide alarms are less than 7 years old. 
Smoking Safety
  • Family members who smoke only buy  fire-safe cigarettes and smoke outside.
  • Matches and lighters are secured out of children’s sight.
  • Ashtrays are large, deep and kept away from items that can catch  fire.
  • Ashtrays are emptied into a container that will not burn.

Heating Safety
  • Chimney and furnace are cleaned and inspected yearly.
  • Furniture and other items that can catch  fire are at least 3 feet from fireplaces, wall heaters, baseboards, and space heaters.
  • Fireplace and barbecue ashes are placed outdoors in a covered metal container at least 3 feet from anything that can catch fire.
  • Extension cords are never used with space heaters.
  • Heaters are approved by a national testing laboratory and have tip-over shut-off function.

Home Escape Plan
  • Have two ways out of each room.
  • Know to crawl low to the  floor when escaping to avoid toxic smoke.
  • Know that once you’re out, stay out.
  • Know where to meet after the escape.
  • Meeting place should be near the front of your home, so  fire fighters know you are out.
  • Practice your  fire escape plan.