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Electrical Fire Prevention
Jun 14, 2021 | 9:35 AM
20 percent of all fires in Canada are due to electrical fires. In the US there are more than 24,000 electrical fires annually. That’s a lot – too much. They’re preventable if the right pros are brought in at the right time.
Extension cord safety rules
- Don’t use extension cords as a substitute for repairing building wiring.
- Inspect extension cords for broken connectors, damaged insulation and missing hardware before each use.
- Do not run extension cords through walls, over beams, around corners or through doorways.
- Only use extension cords approved for the environment and loads expected.
- Equip extension cords with ground fault interruption (GFI) devices.
- Don’t use coiled extension cords.
- Discard damaged extension cords; don’t try to repair them.
- Use only surge protected power strips. Inspect the power strips regularly for damage or signs of overloading.
Temporary wiring safety rules