• On each floor                                                _____ 
• In the bedroom area                                     _____ 
• In the basement                                             _____ 
• In each stairway                                            _____ 
• In finished attic                                              _____ 

Correct installation of detectors:

• On the ceiling                                                 _____ 

Carbon Monoxide Detectors:

• Recommended for each level of the house,
  minimally outside of each sleeping area.     _____

Evacuation plan:

• Complete fire drill                                         _____ 
• Fire escape plan that includes 2 exits
  (usually a door or window)                            _____ 
• Windows are operational and large enough
  to get out of.                                                   _____ 
• Recommendations:

• Egress window (larger window) needed.
• Escape ladder needed. (See tips)

Exits:

• Unobstructed                                            _____
• No double key locks                                 _____
• Clear of furniture, toys, clutter                    _____
• Basement sleeping areas – egress
  window or second exits required.               _____

Heating/ Utilities/Storage:

• Dryer area free of lint and debris                _____
• Hot water temperature: 120 degrees for
  adults, 110 degrees for infants.                   _____
• Unobstructed access to shut off electric,
  gas, water                                                 _____
• Flammable and combustible materials
  maintained a minimum of 3 ft. from
  furnace / hot water heater.                         _____
• Flammable liquids (oil-based paints,
  stains) should be stored outside the
  building.                                                    _____
• Propane stored outside of the building.       _____
• Heaters                                                     _____
  Recommendations:

• Only use electric (oil-filled type that looks like a radiator) or ceramic electric heaters.
• Turned off when sleeping.
• If space heaters are used, maintain 3 ft from anything that burns (curtains, furniture, etc.)
• Place ceramic tile underneath when in use. Remove tiles when heater is not in use.
• Wood burning stoves / Fire Places:             _____
  Recommendation: Clean the flue yearly.

Wiring:

• Electric wiring in good condition                 _____
• Power strip for small elec. appliances         _____
• Appliances plugged directly into outlet       _____
• Covers for light fixtures                               _____
• Outlet switch plate covers                             _____
• GFI outlets in kitchen and bathrooms        _____

           
Exterior:
Note: Bilco doors have problems with snow obstruction.
Recommendation: Regular exterior door.

• House number                                               _____
• Barbeque 5 ft from house both
  horizontally and vertically.                           _____

Emergency Information:

• In an accessible location OR                       _____
• Posted by main phone                                   _____