SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Smoke Alarms

• Is there one located on each floor of the home?
• If battery operated, do you check the battery periodically and replace it yearly?
• If electrical, do you check periodically for proper operation?

Fire Extinguishers

• Easily accessible?
• Fully charged?
• Is it within the expiration date?

Deadbolts

• Installed on all exterior doors?

PLUMBING

Hoses and Connections

• Are the following periodically checked to see if they are secure and leak-free?
  - Hot water tank
  - Dishwasher
  - Washing machine
  - Icemaker

ELECTRICAL

• Are extension cords overloaded?
• Are extension cords removed from under rugs or furniture?
• If older home, is the wiring up to code?
• Do you have surge protector bars on air conditioners, entertainment equipment and computers?

HEATING SYSTEM

• Is your furnace cleaned and checked annually?
• Are the filters changed regularly?

CHIMNEY/FIREPLACE

• Are they cleaned and checked annually?
• Is the damper functioning properly?
• Are screen/doors in fireplace properly installed?

FROZEN PIPE PREVENTION

• Is home heated while on winter vacations?
• Do you disconnect the garden hose and shut off outside water faucets when the temperature drops to freezing?

ROOF

• Is the roof in good condition?
• Are gutters cleaned every autumn to help prevent roof leaks?

MISCELLANEOUS

• Are all your steps/sidewalks level and intact?
• Are there secured railings for your steps?
• Is flammable material properly stored? (Example: Be sure clothes are not stored near hot water heater.)
• Are surrounding trees healthy?
• Is your house clear from any hanging tree limbs?
• Is your in-ground pool fenced in?
• Are there locking gates on decks connected to swimming pools?
• Are matches stored out of the reach of children?
• Are all the cabinets in your home child proof (cleansers and sharp objects are out of reach)?
• Do you check the safety and condition of your outdoor deck on a yearly basis? (Look for rot; check for stability; treat annually with water sealer.)
• Do you repair loose or missing grout or caulking in tub/shower area to prevent deterioration of tiles?