• Unnecessary storage of rubbish and trash. (Interior/exterior)
• Storage of flammable liquids (gasoline) and flammable gases (propane)
• Improper storage of paint materials, oily rags etc
• Storage areas congested. (excessive amounts of storage)
  

• Items such as toasters and irons not unplugged (when not in use)
• Electrical circuits overloaded or improperly fused
• Electrical cords cracked, damaged or deteriorated
• Electrical cords located under rugs or areas where they can be damaged
• Electrical panels and equipment not kept free of storage
  

• Heating equipment/flue pipes/chimneys in poor condition or not serviced yearly
• Storage or combustibles too close to heating equipment
• Heating equipment not stored in metal container or kept outside
• Wood heat appliances not inspected by Halifax Regional Fire Prevention Officer
• Oil tank not protected (painted and serviced)
  

• NO ABC type fire extinguisher
• No smoke alarms (By-Law F-100)
• Smoke alarm not working
• No fire escape plan
• Exit doors which require keys to open inside (should be thumb turns)
• No civic number displayed on the house
• Bedrooms have no alternate escape route to the outdoors (exterior door or openable windows)

Bedrooms in un-sprinklered buildings having no exterior door must have windows that meet the requirements of the National Building Code of Canada.

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