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Turn off all decorative lighting when leaving the house and before going to bed.
Follow the manufacturer's limits for the number of strings that can safely be connected together.
Check all light strands for cracked or broken plugs, frayed insulation or bare wires. Worn cords can cause fires.
Discard all damaged sets of lights.
Consider using energy efficient lighting products. BGE Smart Energy Savers Program® offers discounts of up to $5 on select ENERGY STAR® certified LED lighting products. For more information, visit
bgesmartenergy.com
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Outdoor Lighting Safety Tips
Ensure that lights used to decorate the outside of the house are approved for outdoor use; never use indoor lights outside.
Do not place yourself or any object where you or it may come in contact with a power line.
Keep at least 10 feet away from all overhead lines.
Make sure tree limbs have not grown into or near power lines. Branches or entire trees can become energized if they come in contact with a power line.
Indoor Lighting Safety Tips
Route cords inside your home so they are not a tripping hazard.
Do not place cords under rugs, furniture or other appliances. Cords can overheat or become frayed and cause a fire.
If you have a real Christmas tree, be sure to keep it watered.
Do not use real candles. If you do, keep all burning candles within sight and extinguish them before leaving the room or going to bed.
Keep candles on a stable, heat-resistant surface and away from children and pets.
Ladder Safety Tips
Be careful and watch for overhead lines before raising ladders or other objects.
Maintain three points of contact when ascending or descending a ladder.
Make sure that the ladder’s feet are firmly set and square before climbing.
Have a spotter at the base of the ladder.
Fireplace and Stove Safety Tips
Keep all flammable household items at least three feet away from the appliance.
Never start your fire with gasoline, kerosene or other flammable liquids.
Do not use logs made from wax and sawdust in your wood stove or fireplace insert. They are for open hearth fireplaces.
Keep the doors of your wood burning appliance closed unless you are loading or stoking the fire.
Regularly remove the ashes into a metal container with a lid and store outside away from the home.
Keep a fire extinguisher near the appliance. Make sure it has not passed its expiration date and it has the correct pressure.
Have your chimney professionally cleaned and inspected each year.
Remember to test and change the batteries on your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors twice a year and be mindful of their expiration dates.