What to know about fire extinguishers-Bay Area Homeowner's

I’d like to share some homeowner tips with you. As you may know, the use of more electric and natural gas appliances in our homes creates the opportunity for fire.

·         A two-story house should have a fire extinguisher on both floors.

·         Keep an extinguisher in the kitchen, since more fires start there.

·         Keep one in the bedroom, especially if there is a smoker. Even if there isn’t a smoker, if you’re headed for another room to fight a fire you can grab the one in the bedroom.

·         Fires are a threat in the garage, laundry room and a child’s room. Why not place an extinguisher in each?

·         An ABC fire extinguisher covers these categories: Class A: Wood, cloth, paper, rubbers and other ordinary combustibles. Class B: Flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, grease, tar and oil-based paint. Class C: Electrical appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and fuse boxes.

·         Consider a medium-sized (60 ounces) or larger model (80 ounces) for a fire that may rage on.

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