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When buying a live Christmas tree, it is important
to get a healthy, fresh tree as they are less of a fire hazard. To
determine if a tree is fresh, the needles should be difficult to pull
off and break, and the trunk should be sticky with resin. |
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Never place the Christmas tree near a fireplaces,
radiators, portable heaters, candles or overhead lights. It is recommended
that you spray your tree with flame retardant before bringing it
inside. |
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Keep your tree in a sturdy tree stand to prevent
it from tipping over. |
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Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times. Cut a
few inches off the bottom of the tree to expose fresh wood for better
absorption, which keeps the tree fresh. |
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Use only noncombustible or flame-resistant materials to trim
your tree. |
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Never put lighted candles on your tree. |
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Never place tree trimmings near open flames or electrical
connections. |
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If you purchase an artificial tree, be sure it is fire-resistant
and UL- or FM-listed. |
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Do not use electric lights on a metallic artificial tree. |
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Mini-lights are always safer to use than the
larger bulbs, because they produce less heat. |
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Always be sure to use lights that are suitable for outdoor
use when decorating outside, and only indoor lights when decorating
inside. |
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Always use hooks or insulated staples to hold outdoor lights
in place – never nails or tacks. |
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Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single
extension cord and outlet. |
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Turn off your indoor and outdoor decorative lights when you
go to bed or leave the house. |
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Always inspect your strands of lights before hanging them
for exposed or frayed wires. |
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Never overload your outlets. Use surge protectors if you
need multiple outlets. |
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