Essential Fire Safety for Apartment Renters

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Checklist Tasks

• Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure alarms function.
• Check for blocked or painted sprinkler heads throughout your apartment.
• Memorize fire exit routes and alternate stairwells in your building.
• Inspect kitchen outlets for overloaded power strips and extension cords.
• Request proof fire extinguishers are inspected and accessible on your floor.
• Remove flammable items from around heaters, radiators, and stoves.
• Practice opening bedroom windows to prepare for emergency escape.
• Review lease for fire safety clauses about alarms and hazard reporting.
• Create digital backups of documents to safeguard against fire loss.
• Keep a flashlight and whistle by your bed to signal for help if trapped.
• Verify fire doors in hallways are not propped open.
• Discuss a fire escape plan and meeting point with all household members.