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Winter Fire Safety Tips
The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of woodburning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly, or coming out of storage. Fireplaces are burning wood and manmade logs.
All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are, however, a major contributing factor in residential fires. Many of these fires can be prevented. The following fire safety tips can help you maintain a fire safe home this winter.
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF COMMECERCE, CHAPTER COMM 23 HEATING, VENTILATING & AIR CONDITIONING
•23.04(2)(b) Unvented Furnaces and Space Heaters and Fireplaces
Portable kerosene and other types of unvented heaters are being advertised and sold in Wisconsin. However, neither the Commercial Building Code nor the Uniform Dwelling Code permit their use, even if provided with oxygen depletion sensors. Use of such heaters is prohibited because the heaters are not vented and can cause a buildup of carbon monoxide and moisture in the room. Further, the heaters require frequent refueling which can lead to spillage and additional fire hazard.
This means you should not be using space heaters in your home that are powered by fuels. They should be electric and appropriate safety measures should be followed.
Please check for the fire hydrant closest to your home and keep it clear of snow this winter. A quick, reliable water source is critical to reduce damage to homes when a fire breaks out