Sensible, fire-safe housekeeping can prevent fires or limit those that do occur.  Do not allow unsafe conditions, such as cluttered offices and overburdened extension cords, to cause trouble. For more information click here to view the Fire & Life Safety video.

The following hazardous and unsafe conditions should be eliminated without delay.

General Office Areas

• Are paper boxes used for storage?  Are files, paper, or combustible materials piled on chairs, in corners or in open bookshelves?  All are potential fire hazards.
• Are hazardous lightweight electrical cords or unsafe frayed electrical cords used in your area?  Only heavy-duty extension cords should be used for office equipment, or any other kind of electrical appliance.
• Are outlets and extension cords in your area overloaded with more than one item such as electric typewriters and/or personal computers?  Avoid putting more than one piece of office or other electrical equipment on an outlet or cord.  Use only U.L. approved multiple outlet strips with fuses, or consider the installation or relocation of base building outlets.