Home Fire Safety Inspection Checklist Template (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Horry County Fire Rescue

Home Fire Safety Inspection - Page 2 of 2

Home Fire Safety

Inspection Checklist

Garage/Utility Room

Electrical

Are all flammable liquids stored in proper

Is the home equipped with the proper Ground

containers and located outside of the garage in

Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breakers?

a detached shed or separate area?

Are all extension cords not plugged into a second

Is all gasoline powered equipment stored

extension cord, and not run through doorways?

outside of the garage in a detached shed or

Are all appliances plugged directly to wall outlets?

separate area?

Are all breakers properly labeled in the electrical box?

If the garage is attached to the home, is there a

solid door between the two areas?

Is there a three foot clearance in front of the

breaker/fuse box?

Is your garage equipped with a properly

operating fire extinguisher

Are all electrical outlets and switches covered by

proper cover plates?

Ensure you never use gasoline as a cleaning

solvent?

Are outside lighting appliances clear of any

combustibles?

Do you have a smoke alarm in the garage and/

or utility room?

General Safety Items

Outside

Are all smoke alarms tested and cleaned each

Is your house number visible from the street by

month?

Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement responders?

Replace smoke alarms over 10 years old?

Are the roof and gutters clear from excessive

Is your house number visible for Fire, EMS and Police?

leaves and pine straw?

Is the dryer lint trap cleaned out after each use?

Is there proper clearance around electrical and

gas meters?

Is there a three-foot clearance around heating

devices and water heaters?

Is your driveway clear enough to allow fire

engines and ambulances to reach your home?

Are all areas of the home free of excessive

clutter, including: clothing, papers, magazines

Is the gas or charcoal grill utilized at least 10

and other combustibles?

feet from the side of your home?

Are the furnace, and the fireplace, inspected and

Are proper ash trays located outside for smokers?

cleaned before each heating system?

Is the area next to your home free of excessive

Are furnace filters changed on a regular schedule?

leaves, brush, or combustibles?

Fall Inspection (October) ____________

Spring Inspection (April) ____________

For Additional Fire and Life Safety Information or to Schedule a Program - Call 843-915-7066

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