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- This brochure is meant to be of assistance to consumers when
they
- attempt to make informed decisions about fire safe choices as
they build
- or renovate their home. However, although this brochure is meant
to be a
- reference for consumers, neither the National Consumers League
nor any
- of the other groups who participated in writing it accept responsibility
- for a consumer's choice of one product or fire safety system
versus
- another. Neither NCL, nor any other coalition participant, intends
for
- this brochure to serve as a complete guide to building or renovating
a
- home. NCL and the other participants also do not mean to recommend
one
- product or system listed here more than any other, but simply
to list
- the benefits and disadvantages of some. In addition, although
the
- organizations listed throughout this brochure have contributed
- information to sections of it, the views expressed in it are
NOT
- necessarily endorsed by all of them.
-
- CONSUMER GUIDE TO HOME FIRE SAFETY
-
- Most Americans treasure their homes.
-
- Their homes remain a permanent part of their lives for years.
And when
- you build or buy a new home or renovate an existing one, it is
important
- to consider the fire safety of the equipment, materials and furnishings
- that are used in construction, renovation and remodeling.
-
- But many often neglect or forget to give serious thought to fire
safety.
-
- Each year about a half million residential fires are reported
- responsible for 3,000 to 4,000 deaths, about 20,000 injuries,
and more
- than $4 billion in property loss. In fact, the United States
has one of
- the highest fire-death rates per capita in the industrialized
world,
- about twice the average rate for other nations.
-
- The bottom line is that, according to fire experts, eight of
every 10
- fires are preventable. It is important to be aware of the many
fire
- safe choices available for homes, from the structural elements
to its
- furnishings. Why? Because a fire safe home can more than double
the
- chances that your family will escape unharmed.
-
- With this in mind, the National Consumers League organized the
Fire Safe
- Home project to develop the first nationally comprehensive guide
on fire
- safe building products, renovating supplies, and furnishings.
The
- League worked with more than 25 dedicated organizations, including
- representatives from the fire services, government, industry,
labor and
- nonprofit groups. See the Available Resource Materials section
at the
- back of this guide for a participant listing.
-
- The guide identifies areas of fire safety concern and provides
a summary
- of fire safe options available when building, renovating or adding
onto
- a new home. Because it would be impossible to delve into great
detail,
- the final section of this guide lists resources for consumers
for more
- information.
-
- PERMITS AND CODES
-
- Building code enforcement departments are available in many areas
across
- the United States. Many states have statewide building codes
and
- inspectors available for all construction. Other states have
code
- enforcement departments established by city or town governments.
In
- these cases, inspection may not be available or required by law
for
- buildings, particularly in unincorporated and rural areas.
-
- Where code inspections are required, you must obtain a permit
before you
- begin construction on a new home or an existing one. Make sure
that
- you, your builder or your contractor apply for the appropriate
permits
- from your local building department.
-
- A building permit is a license that grants legal permission to
build or
- renovate a building and must be obtained before construction
starts.
- With regularly scheduled inspections, permits allow the enforcement
of
- safety, health, and structural codes which have been adopted
by a state,
- county, township or city to protect an individual family and
the general
- public. Building and electrical codes ensure the well-being of
families
- and communities by reducing potential spread of fires because
of unsafe
- construction.
-
- To ensure electrical safety in your home, you should comply with
the
- most recent National Electrical Code (NECr). Almost every locale
within
- the United States with a code enforcement department builds,
renovates,
- and makes inspections using the requirements of the NECr.
-
- As an example, older homes may have been constructed with very
few
- electrical outlets, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. Today,
- requirements for modern kitchens include higher current wiring
and
- outlets for many appliances. Outlets must be protected by ground-fault
- circuit-interrupters to reduce the possible electric shock hazard
within
- the kitchen.
-
- For more information, please see the Available Resource Materials
- section at the back of this guide.
-
-
- BUILDING MATERIALS
-
- Roofing
-
- When you look at the types of roofing available on the market
today, it
- is important to note how fire retardant the materials are. For
example,
- slate and tile roofs or other noncombustible surfaces will not
ignite
- with sparks from chimneys or other sources. Glass fiber-based
roof
- shingles are more fire resistant than composition types, but
may not
- last as long or weather as well.
-
- You must be careful when selecting the type of roofing. The fire
- retardancy of roofing materials is indicated by class. Class
A rating,
- for example, is the highest and most fire resistant material
that can be
- purchased. The fire resistant class rating applies to the roof
- sheathing or underlayment material as well as the roofing material
- itself.
-
- ELECTRICAL
-
- Electrical Work
-
- In a typical year, electrical fires account for more than 155,000
- residential fires in the United States, kill about 750 people
and cause
- more than $1.3 billion in property damage. You should hire only
- qualified, licensed electricians that follow the latest National
- Electrical Code (NECr) to implement the following important safety
- rules.
-
- Fortunately, many electrical fires can be prevented if the wiring
and
- outlets in your home are installed correctly, function properly,
and are
- well maintained. Your appliances and equipment should also be
of good
- quality, well maintained and used properly.
-
- The installation of electrical circuits and devices often appears
to be
- fairly easy, and many consumers believe that they can do it without
- problems. However, there are various rules and installation procedures
- about which a homeowner does not know. When electrical installation
is
- not done correctly, there is a good chance that damage can be
done to
- electrical appliances and equipment such as refrigerators, well
pumps,
- air conditioners, televisions, video cassette recorders and computers.
- Faulty wiring also increases the chance that someone will receive
an
- electrical shock or start a fire.
-
- Only a qualified electrician should perform electrical work.
All the
- work should be inspected by a local government electrical inspector
upon
- completion and before it is concealed by finished walls, if possible.
- Don't try to save money by doing the installation yourself. If
you do
- replace electrical work in your home, make sure you know how
to do it
- and have obtained necessary training.
-
- When deciding the number of outlets for your home, the National
- Electrical Code stipulates a minimum quantity for various rooms.
For
- example, kitchen countertops will require more outlets than a
typical
- bedroom. By installing a sufficient quantity of outlets during
- construction, you should avoid the need for extension cords.
(Plan for
- those who may be using the outlets in the future, including senior
- citizens and individuals with disabilities, and consider installing
them
- at least 15 inches from the floor.)
-
- One of the goals of new construction and renovation work should
be to
- eliminate the need for extension cords. Never permit cords to
be used
- as a substitute for permanent wiring. You should never run extension
- cords under carpets or across doorways.
-
- Electrical devices that provide electric shock protection are
important
- considerations in the bathroom, kitchen, basement, garage, and
other
- areas that are susceptible to wetness. Proper grounding is essential
to
- minimize fire and shock hazards. GFCI stands for Ground-Fault
- Circuit-Interrupter, a device that constantly monitors the amount
of
- current flowing through a circuit and cuts off electricity when
it
- detects a potentially lethal level of current that might flow
through a
- person. GFCIs are inexpensive and can be installed in your home's
- electrical service panel or at various outlets.
-
- The electrical system of older homes not undergoing a major renovation,
- should be inspected to the specifications of a new code, NFPA
73,
- Residential Electrical Maintenance Code, which focuses on blatant
- hazards found in many older homes.
-
- Refer to the Available Resource Materials section for more information,
- or, because regulations often vary from state to state, check
with your
- local building inspector.
-
- HEATING
-
- There are several general types of heating systems: central,
room by
- room, portable, or fixed space heating. Energy sources for a
central
- heating unit can be natural gas, fuel oil, propane and electricity,
- using coils, heat pumps or baseboard heaters. Space heating includes
- kerosene heaters, wood stoves and gas and electric space heaters.
- Although there are differences in fire risk among different types
of
- central heating units, depending upon the type of fuel or power
used,
- these systems are deemed safer than portable or fixed space heating.
- Space heaters are safe if installed and operated properly.
-
- If space heating is used, keep in mind a few fire safety pointers.
- First, check to make sure the heater is allowed by your local
code.
- Fires often occur when a space heater is too close to combustible
- materials, such as curtains and upholstered furniture; make sure
you
- keep space heaters away from those materials. Use only heaters
listed
- by a qualified testing laboratory. Inspect the heater or heating
- equipment periodically; and make sure you replace worn parts
and
- consumables. Watch for frayed cords. Make sure safety features
are
- operational, including tipover safeties.
-
- When you buy a kerosene heater keep two things in mind: buy one
- certified by a qualified testing laboratory, and look for one
with a
- safety or shut-off device. While newer heaters are equipped with
the
- devices, older ones may not be. When you refill a portable kerosene
- heater with fuel, never refill the unit indoors or while the
heater is
- lit. Use only the proper grade of fuel -- 1-K clear kerosene.
Never
- use gasoline or any other liquid more volatile, because they
could lead
- to a flare-up and fire. Store the kerosene in a tightly capped
metal
- container which is specifically approved for storing kerosene.
An
- approved container will be blue, NOT red, and will be marked
for
- kerosene.
-
- If you want to buy a wood stove or gas space heater, fire safety
- officials recommend you check with local building code officials
or fire
- marshals before you make your purchase. Units must comply with
your
- local building codes. You should properly install and maintain
it. You
- also ought to get your chimney inspected and cleaned regularly.
Check
- your chimneys and flues for creosote build-up and bird or squirrel
- nests. The ashes should be cold before you remove them from your
stove
- or fireplace. Many fires occur due to improper removal of ashes.
-
- When installing a wood stove or a fireplace, follow the manufacturer's
- recommended procedures. Check with the local building officials
for
- clearances from combustible walls and floors, and check for the
hearth
- requirements. You should also check with your insurance company
because
- it may require an inspection from a building code official to
verify
- that the stove was properly installed.
-
- When you purchase an electric space heater, you should only buy
one with
- a UL or other qualified testing laboratory's safety listing.
Check the
- unit's safety features. An automatic tipover shut-off is important.
New
- heaters contain a thermostat control that shuts the heater off
when it
- gets too hot and is also a good safety precaution. Older heaters
may
- not have this feature. A thermostat control that regulates the
heat
- output is an important feature.
-
- Remember when using any room heating device, it must be installed,
- maintained and used properly. Keep room heating devices out of
- trafficked areas and always use the proper fuel. Position them
at least
- 3 feet away from combustible objects. Watch children and pets
carefully
- when they are around these devices. And fire officials recommend
that
- you always remember to turn them off when you leave your home
or go to
- bed.
-
- Refer to the Available Resource Materials section for more information.
-
- APPLIANCES
-
- All household appliances should be listed by a qualified testing
- laboratory, indicating that they meet basic safety standards.
It is
- imperative that appliances be installed, used, and maintained
according
- to the manufacturer's instructions.
-
- Remember the following safety tips when you use appliances.
-
- * Careless cooking is the leading cause of residential fires.
Stay
- focussed on your cooking. If you must leave the area, turn the
stove
- or frying pan off.
-
- * Portable electric appliances should be unplugged when not in
use.
-
- * Clothes dryer vents should be installed using appropriate materials
- and should be cleaned periodically. Lint filters should be cleaned
- after each load of clothes.
-
- * Kitchen stoves should have anti-tip brackets installed to prevent
the
- stove from tipping forward and spilling hot cooking materials,
or
- causing other injuries.
-
- LIGHTING
-
- You must install light fixtures according to the manufacturer's
- instructions and following provisions of the National Electrical
Code
- (NECr). Don't install surface- mounted and recessed-mounted light
- fixtures so that combustible building material will be exposed
to
- excessive heat. The NECr requires that insulation be kept 3 inches
away
- from all recessed lights because the lights generate enough heat
that
- can cause some materials to burn.
-
- Keep lamps away from combustible materials. For example, many
- torchiere- style halogen lamps can reach very high temperatures
and
- could start a fire if they come in contact with curtains, clothes
or
- other flammable material. These lamps should be turned off when
not in
- use.
-
- And always have the electrical work inspected by a local government
- electrical inspector or a certified electrical inspector. Never
use
- light bulbs of a higher wattage than recommended on the light
fixture;
- check the tag on the lamp that indicates the wattage. Refer to
the
- Available Resource Materials section for more information.
-
- FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
-
- Many flammable and combustible liquids can be found in your home
or
- garage such as rubbing alcohol, paint, paint thinner, cleaning
solvents
- like linseed oil and gasoline or gasoline-oil mixes used for
lawn
- mowers, snow blowers and other equipment. In addition, many cosmetics
- are flammable and should not be used near open flames. It is
very
- important to know how to handle, properly store and dispose of
the
- paints, solvents and other flammable and combustible liquids
in your
- home. And never store or use gasoline inside your home.
-
- Always read the label on any container of paint or other liquids.
If
- the label states, "Danger, Extremely Flammable" or "Warning -
- Flammable," these are easily ignited. Do not use the material
near open
- flames including pilot lights, or arcing electrical equipment
such as
- motors.
-
- Rags soaked with solvents or linseed oil should be allowed to
air dry
- outside and then properly disposed. Or store them in a tightly
sealed
- metal container until discarded. Otherwise, they may spontaneously
- combust, starting a dangerous fire in your home or garage.
-
- Refer to the Available Resource Materials section for more information.
-
- SAFETY SYSTEMS AND DEVICES
-
- Home fires break out at a rate of nearly one a minute in the
United
- States, with each household averaging three typically unreported
fires
- every 10 years. If a fire breaks out even after taking precautions,
- there are three devices or systems that can alert homeowners
to a fire
- situation or contain it: photo- electric/ionization smoke detectors,
- fire sprinkler systems, and portable fire extinguishers.
-
- Smoke detectors are required by most building codes. In most
cases,
- installation of residential fire sprinkler systems is voluntary
although
- some municipalities are starting to require it in new construction.
-
- Smoke Detectors
-
- Early warning devices, such as smoke detectors, significantly
increase
- your chances of survival in a residential fire. In fact, smoke
- detectors cut your chances of dying in a fire nearly in half.
There are
- now detectors on the market for the hearing impaired.
-
- Check with the local building inspector, fire department or state
fire
- marshal's office to find out where they recommend you install
detectors.
- The National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, requires that you install
one
- detector outside each sleeping area or bedroom and on every floor,
- including the basement. You should not use smoke detectors in
kitchens,
- bathrooms, unfinished attics, or garages unless specifically
listed for
- this purpose. Detectors in these areas may be more prone to nuisance
- alarms perhaps caused by cooking vapors and moisture. There are
- detectors made now that have a temporary silence button, which
allows
- you to silence the alarm for about 10 minutes when cooking or
working. A
- more appropriate device for these areas might be a photo-electric
smoke
- detector.
-
- In new homes, the National Fire Alarm Code requires hard-wired
detectors
- that are permanently connected to AC power in each bedroom, outside
each
- sleeping area and on every level of the home including the basement.
- These detectors must be interconnected so that when one detector
- activates, all of them will sound the alarm. In addition, the
code's
- 1996 edition requires back up power supplies, which will usually
be in
- the form of batteries. It is recommended that a qualified, licensed
- electrician install hard-wired detectors.
-
- You should always keep smoke detectors clean, and vacuum the
dust from
- the sensor and openings. Never paint them. Make sure you read
the
- manufacturer's instructions to determine when it is best to change
the
- batteries. Replace detectors in your home every 10 years or more
- frequently if the manufacturer recommends it.
-
- Fire Sprinkler Systems
-
- Many fire officials suggest that new homes include automatic
fire
- sprinkler systems. A residential fire sprinkler system can reduce
the
- risk of fire deaths by 75 percent if combined with smoke detectors.
An
- increasing number of communities across the country have deemed
it
- appropriate to require fire sprinkler systems in all new residences.
- Some companies promote these systems and offer insurance discounts
if
- you install them.
-
- Sprinkler heads are individually heat activated. When a fire
increases
- the heat in the area of the sprinkler head to its operating temperature,
- a fusible link or glass bulb will activate only the sprinklers
in the
- fire area and discharge water onto the fire while sounding an
alarm.
- Sprinklers can prevent the spreading of a fire until the fire
department
- arrives and in some cases can extinguish the fire. Early detection
and
- suppression keeps fires from reaching dangerous and fatal proportions.
-
- If you install a home fire sprinkler system, you should maintain
it
- properly. Each year, check for leaks in the system, and provide
proper
- freeze protection for the piping system. It is important to hire
a
- qualified contractor, because a system that is improperly installed
or
- maintained will not provide the safety you deserve from your
investment.
- These systems can be added during renovation projects and easily
- installed in new additions.
-
- Look for equipment that is approved by a qualified testing lab.
Always
- have a local government code official, or an experienced and
certified
- inspector, inspect your fire sprinkler system before paying for
it.
-
- Fire Extinguishers
-
- To prevent smaller fires from growing, it is recommended that
all homes
- have fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers are classified by
the type
- of fire that they are expected to fight. Know where you are going
to
- use the extinguisher before you purchase it, and choose the fire
- extinguisher classification by where you plan to use it. For
example,
- an extinguisher particularly made to fight grease and similar
fires are
- classified for use in the kitchen. You should read the directions
on
- the back of the extinguishers in your home, and check them monthly
- according to the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure you know
how to
- use them.
-
- Professionals advise you to leave your home quickly when there
is a
- fire, and call the fire department from a nearby phone. You should
- never attempt to stay inside to put out a fire, other than a
small fire.
- Review these instructions periodically with children, reminding
them to
- leave the area quickly, and call the fire department from a neighbor's
- house.
-
- Refer to the Available Resource Materials section for more information.
-
- HOME FURNISHINGS
-
- Careless use of smoking products is the leading cause of deaths
- associated in home fires. Most of these fires involve smoking
material
- ignition of upholstered furniture or mattresses and bedding.
Choose
- your home furnishings in order to significantly reduce the risk
of a
- fire that can be caused by cigarette, cigars, pipes, matches,
lighters,
- candles and other sources of heat and flame in your home. If
you use
- those products, be extremely careful to keep ignition sources
away from
- ignitable materials and make sure they are properly extinguished,
- disposed of, and cooled before discarding them.
-
- Upholstered Furniture
-
- When purchasing furniture, you should look for items that are
designed
- to reduce the likelihood of ignition by smoking materials. Such
- furniture can be identified by a gold-colored tag on the item
that has
- the initials UFAC or Upholstered Furniture Action Council. UFAC's
- Voluntary Action Program requires member manufacturers of furniture
to
- use components that comply with certain cigarette-resistance
tests.
-
- Fabrics made from predominantly thermoplastic fibers, such as
nylon,
- polyester and olefin, exhibit good resistance to ignition from
- smoldering cigarettes. Some leathers, wool and vinyl fabrics
also
- exhibit good cigarette ignition resistance. Generally, the higher
the
- synthetic fiber content of the fabric the more it resists ignition
from
- smoldering sources such as cigarettes. Fabrics such as cotton,
rayon,
- linen and acetate have lower cigarette ignition resistance.
-
- Upholstered furniture is also susceptible to ignition by small
open
- flames, such as from lighters, matches and candles. There is
no
- guarantee that a furniture product resistant to cigarette ignition
will
- resist small flame ignition, so be extremely careful with the
use of
- small flames near upholstered furniture.
-
- California requires furniture sold in the state meet both cigarette
and
- open- flame standards, and carry a label stating this compliance.
- California residents should look for this label, and some retailers
use
- this label in other states.
-
- Mattresses and Bedding
-
- Since 1973, all mattresses sold are required by the U.S. Consumer
- Product Safety Commission to resist cigarette ignition. Futons
and
- mattress pads must also meet this standard. One way to ensure
a new
- mattress complies with the standard is to look for the Sleep
Products
- Safety Council hang tag on it that contains important fire safety
- information. These products may also contain a voluntary label
showing
- that they meet a similar California state requirement.
-
- You should consider replacing your old mattress with a new one
if the
- mattress was manufactured before 1973, even if it has been later
- renovated or rebuilt. If this is not possible, the use of a new
- mattress pad that resists cigarette ignition will help protect
the older
- mattress.
-
- It is not a good idea to store unused mattresses, since these
products
- can add to the household's fire load. Keep all ignition sources
away
- from these products to reduce the risk of these types of fires.
-
- Other Furnishings
-
- Local or state building and fire codes may have requirements
that apply
- to other furnishings, such as carpets and rugs, drapes and wall
- coverings. Check with a local building code official or fire
marshal to
- determine if any regulations exist. All carpeting and large rugs
have
- been required to meet federal flame spread flammability standards
since
- 1970. Small rugs that are exempted must be so labeled.
-
- Refer to the Available Resource Materials section for more information.
-
- CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR
-
- When renovating, remodeling or building your home, it is often
hard to
- decide which contractor will do the best job. Contact the following
- places for licensing information or referrals:
-
- * state regulations and licensing offices,
-
- * municipal building code officials,
-
- * the Better Business Bureau,
-
- * local building trades offices,
-
- * contractor referral services, or,
-
- * "word of mouth." Check with your friends and others about work
done
- by specific contractors.
-
- Remember, price doesn't determine safety or the quality of work.
Refer
- to the Available Resource Materials section for addresses and
telephone
- numbers.
-
- AVAILABLE RESOURCE MATERIALS
-
- This section should assist you in finding additional resources
and
- experts that you may need when building or renovating your home.
- Although the information below will help you begin your project,
it is
- not meant to be a complete list. The following organizations
and others
- are constantly producing new materials that also be a resource
for you
- and were not available when this brochure was printed.
-
- In addition, many of the organizations listed are in the process
of
- creating home pages on the Internet although the addresses are
not
- listed in this brochure. By calling the numbers listed below,
it might
- be possible to get an organization's resources by logging on
to the
- World Wide Web.
-
- Codes and Permits
-
- For more information, contact the following organizations. You
can also
- find your local code official and building department in the
local
- government listing in the blue pages of your phone book, or check
with
- your city or town hall for building inspection staff.
-
- National Fire Protection Association
- 1 Batterymarch Park
- Quincy, MA 02269
- (617) 770-3000 (free kit)
- (800) 344-3555 (catalogue)
-
- Building Officials & Code Administrators International
- 4051 Flossmore Road
- Country Club Hills, IL 60478
- (708) 799-2300
-
- National Association of State Fire Marshals
- 1319 F Street, NW, Suite 301
- Washington, DC 20004
- (202) 737-1226
-
- Southern Building Code Congress International
- 900 Montclair Road
- Birmingham, AL 35213
- (205) 591-1853
-
- International Conference of Building Officials
- 5360 S. Workman Mill Road
- Whittier, CA 90601
- (310) 699-0541
-
- National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards
- 505 Huntmar Park Drive, Suite 210
- Herndon, VA 22070
- (703) 437-0100
-
- Building Materials
- For more information on roofing or insulation, contact:
-
- Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association
- 136 South Keowee Street
- Dayton, OH 45402
- (937) 222-2462
-
- EPS Molders Association
- 1926 Waukegan Road, Suite 1
- Glenview, IL 60025
- (800) 607-3772
-
- National Association of Home Builders
- 1201 15th Street, NW
- Washington, DC 20005
- (202) 822-0229
- (800) 223-2665
-
- National Roofing Contractors Association
- O'Hare International Center
- 10255 West Higgins Road, Suite 600
- Rosemont, IL 60018
- (800) USA-ROOF
-
- Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association
- 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., 5th floor
- Washington, DC 20004
- (202) 624-2709
-
- The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.
- -- Spray Polyurethane Division
- 1801 K Street, NW, Suite 600 K
- Washington, DC 20006
- (202) 974-5200
-
- The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.
- -- Polyurethane Division
- 355 Lexington Avenue
- New York, NY 10017
- (212) 351-5425
-
- The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.
- -- Foamed Polystyrene Alliance
- 1801 K Street, NW, Suite 600 K
- Washington, DC 20006
- (202) 974-5200
-
- Heating
- For more information on fire safe heating options, contact:
-
- National Fire Protection Association
- 1 Batterymarch Park
- Quincy, MA 02269
- (617) 770-3000 (free kit)
- (800) 344-3555 (catalogue)
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- 4330 East-West Highway
- Bethesda, MD 20814
- (800) 638-2772
-
- U.S. Fire Administration
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- 16825 S. Seton Avenue
- Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- (301) 447-1189
-
- Electrical
- For additional information, contact:
-
- Edison Electric Institute
- 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- Washington, DC 20004
- (800) EEI-5453
-
- National Electrical Safety Foundation
- 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1847
- Rosslyn, VA 22209
- (703) 841-3211
-
- National Fire Protection Association
- (publisher of the National Electrical Coder)
- 1 Batterymarch Park
- Quincy, MA 02269
- (617) 770-3000 (free kit)
- (800) 344-3555 (catalogue)
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- 4330 East-West Highway
- Bethesda, MD 20814
- (800) 638-2772
-
- U.S. Fire Administration
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- 16825 S. Seton Avenue
- Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- (301) 447-1189
-
- Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
- 333 Pfingsten Road
- Northbrook, IL 60062
- (847) 272-8800
-
- Lighting
- For more information, contact:
-
- Illuminating Engineering Society of North
- America
- 120 Wall Street, 17th Floor
- New York, NY 10005
- (212) 248-5000
-
- Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- For more information, call:
-
- National Fire Protection Association
- 1 Batterymarch Park
- Quincy, MA 02269
- (617) 770-3000 (free kit)
- (800) 344-3555 (catalogue)
-
- Safety Systems and Devices
- For more information, contact the following organizations. In
addition,
- some individual states also have codes and licensing and rules
and
- regulations.
-
- American Fire Sprinkler Association
- 12959 Jupiter Road, Suite 142
- Dallas, TX 75238
- (214) 349-5965
-
- Operation Life Safety
- International Association of Fire Chiefs
- 4025 Fair Ridge Drive
- Fairfax, VA 22033
- (703) 273-0911
-
- National Association of State Fire Marshals
- 1319 F Street, NW, Suite 301
- Washington, DC 20004
- (202) 737-1226
-
- National Fire Protection Association
- 1 Batterymarch Park
- Quincy, MA 02269
- (617) 770-3000 (free kit)
- (800) 344-3555 (catalogue)
-
- National Fire Sprinkler Association
- Robin Hill Corporate Park
- P.O. Box 1000
- Patterson, NY 12563
- (914) 878-4200
-
- U.S. Fire Administration
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- 16825 S. Seton Avenue
- Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- (301) 447-1189
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- 4330 East-West Highway
- Bethesda, MD 20814
- (800) 638-2772
-
- Home furnishings
- For more information about bedding or other home furnishings,
contact:
-
- American Textile Manufacturers Institute
- 1130 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1200
- Washington, DC 20036-3954
- (202) 862-0550
-
- National Fire Protection Association
- (publisher of the National Electrical Coder)
- 1 Batterymarch Park
- Quincy, MA 02269
- (617) 770-3000 (free kit)
- (800) 344-3555 (catalogue)
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- 4330 East-West Highway
- Bethesda, MD 20814
- (800) 638-2772
-
- U.S. Fire Administration
- 16825 S. Seton Avenue
- Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- (301) 447-1189
-
- Contractors
-
- For more information, contact your local Better Business Bureau.
Or,
- you can find your local consumer protection agency in the government
- section in the blue pages of your local phone book.
-
- AVAILABLE MATERIALS
-
- Permits and Codes
-
- 1. electrical
- National Fire Protection Association: Electrical Code Handbook
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Guide to Home Wiring
Hazards
-
- 2. mechanical
- International Conference of Building Officials: Uniform Building
and
- Mechanical Code
-
- Southern Building Code Congress International
-
- International Code Council
-
- 3. structural
- Council of American Building Officials: You Can Build It
-
- Council of American Building Officials: Why and How
-
- Council of American Building Officials: Building Codes
-
- Building Officials and Code Administrators International
-
- Southern Building Code Congress International
-
- Building Materials
- 1. insulation
- CertainTeed Home Institute: Cellulose Insulation Flammability
-
- CertainTeed Home Institute: Insulation and Fire Safety In Your
Home
-
- 2. exterior
- Vinyl Siding Institute: Rigid Vinyl Siding
-
- Heating
- 1. gas/energy
- American Gas Association: At Home With Energy
-
- National Fuel Funds Network: Heating Homes and Saving Lives Through
- Partnerships
-
- 2. space heaters
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Electric Space Heaters
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Kerosene Heaters
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: What You Should Know
About
- Space Heaters
-
- Electrical
- 1. electrical
- National Electrical Safety Foundation: Plug Into Electric Safety
(kit)
-
- National Fire Protection Association: National Electrical Code
(NFPA70)
-
- National Fire Protection Association: Residential Electrical
- Maintenance Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (NFPA 73)
-
- U.S. Fire Administration - FEMA: On The Safety Circuit (kit)
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Repairing Aluminum Wiring
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Electric Safety Audit,
Room
- by Room Checklist
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Electrical Receptacle
Fact
- Sheet
-
- National Electrical Safety Foundation and U.S. Consumer Product
- Safety Commission: A Home Electrical Safety Check
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Electrical Receptacle
- Outlets
-
- 2. appliances
- Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers: Recipe for Safer
Cooking
-
- Tips on preventing cooking fires and putting out cooking fires
-
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Guide To Electric Safety
- (1983)
-
- Safety Systems and Devices
- 1. smoke alarms/detectors
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Smoke Detectors Can
Save
- Your Life
-
- U.S. Fire Administration-Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Smoke
- Detectors and Fire Safety: A Guide For Older Americans
-
- U.S. Fire Administration - FEMA: Smoke Detectors: Don't Stay
Home
- Without One
-
- National Fire Protection Association: National Fire Alarm Code
(NFPA72)
-
- National Fire Protection Association: Home Smoke Detectors
-
- 2. sprinklers
- National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc: F.Y.I. (4pamphlets)
-
- Fire Sprinkler Facts **Homeowner's Guide to Fire Sprinkler System
-
- Residential and Quick Response Sprinklers
-
- Maintain Your Fire Sprinkler System
-
- U.S. Fire Administration - FEMA: Home Fire Protection- Quick
Response
- Fire Sprinkler *National Volunteer Fire Council: Don't Give Fire
A Home
- (kit)
-
- National Fire Protection Association:
-
- Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13)
-
- 3. fire extinguishers
- National Fire Protection Association: Portable Fire Extinguishers
-
- Home Furnishings
- 1. carpeting
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Tips for Purchasing
and
- Installing New Carpet
-
- 2. upholstered furniture
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Upholstered Furniture
-
-
General
-
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
Home Fire Safety Checklist
-
-
National Fire Protection Association: Fire
Prevention in Your Home
-
-
National Fire Protection Association: Fire
in Your Home -- Prevention
-
and Survival
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