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Fireplace Safety Tips

The fireplace in your home is a source of warmth and relaxation for your family and friends. Like any home appliance, it should be safe, properly maintained, and good for the environment-inside and out.

Think "Fire Prevention"	Think "Clean"
Clear the area around the fireplace and chimney Always use a fireplace screen Never overload the fireplace Keep a fire extinguisher on hand When building a fire, place logs at the rear Never leave fire unattended Keep wood stacked, covered, and out-of-doors Have your fireplace inspected annually	Have your fireplace inspected and cleaned annually Choose the right fuel Use seasoned wood Burn smartly Minimize creosote buildup Make a fire that fits your fireplace Keep your fireplace in good working condition Read and follow the label when using firelogs If your fireplace is equipped with glass doors, leave them open while burning a firelog

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Fire Prevention Tips

Being good to the environment also means making sure your fireplace habits are safe and will not pose a danger to your home or your neighborhood.

Remember:

1. Clear the area around the fireplace and chimney. Debris too close to the fireplace could cause a fire. Check the flue for obstructions like birds' nests, and trim any overhanging branches or large trees near the chimney.
2. Always use a fireplace screen.
3. Never overload the fireplace with too many logs. Don't use the fireplace as an incinerator, and never burn garbage, Christmas trees, or piles of paper.
4. Keep a fire extinguisher on hand and place smoke detectors throughout the house. Test the smoke detectors and batteries regularly. See that the extinguisher is in good working order and that all family members know how to operate it.
5. When building a fire, place logs at the rear of the fireplace, preferably on a grate.
6. Never leave fire unattended. Be sure the fire is extinguished before you go to bed.
7. Keep wood stacked, covered, and out-of-doors, away from the house and off the ground. Bring in only as much as you need for one evening to prevent insects that may be in the wood from entering your home. 
8. Have your fireplace inspected annually and cleaned when necessary by a CSIA Certified Chimney sweep. A dirty fireplace can cause chimney fires or contribute to air pollution. Your local CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep will diagnose your fireplace and recommend what it needs in order to burn cleanly and safely.

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Think Clean

 

1. Have your fireplace inspected and cleaned annually by a National Chimney Sweep Guild Certified chimney sweep. A dirty fireplace can cause chimney fires or contribute to air pollution. Your local NCSG-certified chimney sweep will diagnose your fireplace and recommend what it needs in order to burn cleanly and safely.
2. Choose the right fuel. In general, hardwood firewood (oak,  hickory, ash, etc.) burns cleaner than softwood firewood (fir, pine, cedar, etc.). 
3. Use seasoned wood, wood with a moisture content of less than 20 percent, burns much cleaner than green (high moisture content) wood. Check with your cordwood supplier to make sure that the wood you purchase is seasoned.
4. Burn smartly. Good fireplace habits can decrease fuel consumption in the home while maintaining the same level of warmth. Make sure the fire gets enough air to burn properly. Close the damper when the fire is out to keep warm room air inside.
5. Minimize creosote buildup which causes chimney fires. Creosote is the black tarry or flaky substance formed in chimneys during the wood burning process. 
6. Make a fire that fits your fireplace. A fire that's too large or too hot not only wastes fuel, it can crack your chimney.
7. Keep your fireplace in good working condition. If you notice any cracks in the chimney, and any loose mortar or brick, have your chimney repaired. Have the chimney liner inspected for cracking or deterioration.
8. Read and follow the label if you use those expensive store bought firelogs. Use one firelog at a time, starting it with a fireplace at room temperature. Don't poke or break manufactured logs. This will cause them to crack apart, releasing their energy at a high rate and resulting in a shorter burn time. Firelogs perform best when burned on a supporting fireplace grate with a maximum of three to four inches of space between support bars.  But Firelogs will cost you an arm and a leg.
9. If your fireplace is equipped with glass doors, leave them open while burning a firelog to allow proper draught and cleaner burning. Once you're sure the fire is extinguished, close the damper and glass doors to retain warm air inside the house.

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