Extension Cord Fire in Morningside Home?

7/13/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Miami Beach.

Electrical fires are one of the most common forms of fire damage in the United States, and the improper use of extension cords contributes to electrical fires in many cases. Our team in Miami Beach wants everyone in Morningside to use extension cords safely and offer these safety tips from The Electrical Safety Foundation International (EFSI):

• Do not overload extension cords or allow them to run through water or snow on the ground
• Do not substitute extension cords for permanent wiring
• Do not run through walls, doorways, ceilings, or floors
• Do not use an extension cord for more than one appliance
• Multiple plug outlets must be plugged directly into mounted electrical receptacles; they cannot be chained together
• Make sure the extension cord or temporary power strip is rated for the products to be plugged in and is marked for either indoor or outdoor use
• Never use a cord that feels hot or has damage
• Never use three-prong plugs with outlets with only two slots for the plug. Do not cut off the ground pin to force a fit. Never force a plug into an outlet if it doesn’t fit.
• Buy only cords approved by an independent testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Intertek (ETL), or the Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

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