Home Safety

Bathroom:

All electrical appliances should be used away from the sink, tub, toilet, and/or shower.
All appliance cords should be unplugged when not in use.
All appliances should be plugged into GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected outlets, and GFCIs should be tested monthly.
All unused outlets should have safety caps installed, especially when children are in the home.
All lighting in a shower area should be vapor-tight.

Back of refrigerator should have room for air circulation and its coils should be free of dirt and buildup.
All appliances should be plugged into GFCI (Ground Failt Circuit Interrupter) protected outlets, and GFCIs should be tested monthly.
All electrical cords should not be cracked, frayed, or damaged in any way.
Appliance cords should not be hanging from tables or counters and should be unplugged when not in use.

Circuit breaker box should be labeled with the last electrical inspection, correct amperage, and which rooms, outlets, and circuits they service.
Standard circuit breakers should be inspected, and you should consider talking with your licensed electrician about replacing with Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs).
Washer and dryer should not wobble excessively while running, have room for air circulation, and have dryer lint removed after each use.
Furnace should be inspected, cleaned, and have proper ventilation outside the house.
Temperature on the water heater should be set to 120° or less.

All unused outlets should have safety caps installed, especially when children are in the home.
All light switch and outlet covers should not be cracked or broken.
All electrical equipment (lamps, electronics, etc.) should not be requiring the use of extension cords.
All power outlets, power strips, and surge protectors should not be overloaded.
All electronics should have room for air circulation.

All smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be in working order, and be placed outside all sleeping areas and on every level of the house.
All light fixtures throughout the home should be using bulbs not exceeding the fixture’s maximum wattage.
No electrical cords should be resting under rugs or furniture.
Electronic devices such as phone chargers should be unplugged when not in use.
Window unit air conditioners should be plugged in on their own dedicated circuit.

All electrical cords should not be cracked, frayed, or damaged in any way – and should never used on a permanent basis.
Appliance cords should be unplugged when not in use.
All appliances should be plugged into GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) -protected outlets, and GFCIs should have been tested monthly.
Any garage-stored appliances, like refrigerators and freezers, should have dedicated 20 amp appliance circuits.
All storage boxes should be placed away from wiring and plugs.