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?
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?
