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Heating Information
National Fire Protection Association Information
Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires
in the United States. Most heating equipment fires start as a result of misuse or improper
maintenance.
Portable/Space Heaters
- Maintain a 36" clearance around all heating
devices.
- Never leave children or pets unsupervised
around portable heaters.
- Never place clothes close to or on a
portable heater to dry.
- Always check to see that electrical wires are in good condition
and not frayed.
- Purchase portable heaters that have been listed by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions for installation, maintenance
and use.
Portable Kerosene Heaters
- Use only the recommended fuel. NEVER USE GASOLINE, it will
cause an explosion.
- Always turn the portable heater off before refueling.
- Allow the heater time to cool before refueling.
- Always refuel your kerosene heater outside to keep from spilling
fuel in the house.
- Store your gasoline away from open flame or heat in an approved
container that is clearly marked as to its contents.
- Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heater
Fireplaces/Wood stoves
- Have your chimney/flue inspected by a professional
before every heating season, cleaned if necessary.
- Always have a sturdy screen in place in front of
your fireplace
- Burn only wood (dry, well seasoned hardwood)
- Do not burn newspaper, wrapping paper, or dried greenery.
- NEVER use flammable liquids for any reason in a fireplace.
- Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away
from fireplace.
This site is provided by the
Bainbridge Township Fire Department for the community that we faithfully serve.
Please contact Asst.
Chief Bill Lovell with any bugs, comments or suggestions for
improvement so that we can make this site more beneficial.
Last
Revision: 10/27/08 
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