Shorter days and heating season make fall a good time for a home safety check. Many people do it when the clocks change.
Checklist
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years old or more
- Check the fire extinguisher's pressure gauge and expiry
- Clean the dryer vent duct, not just the lint trap
- Practice a home fire escape plan with two ways out of every room
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