Wood stoves and fire safety
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January 29, 2010 - Improper use of wood burning appliances (stoves, furnaces, wood/oil combination, wood pellet stoves, fireplaces, etc.) can lead to devastating fires.
“We encourage everyone to have their wood burning appliance inspected and serviced by a W.E.T.T. certified technician or chimney sweep annually,” said Fire Prevention Inspector Matt Beacock.
He offers the following tips:
- Wood burning appliances need to be operated properly
- Use dampers and understand how they operate specific to your appliance
- Recognize proper operating temperatures for your appliance
- Be cautious when removing ashes
- Schedule regular cleaning and maintenance
- Monitor chimneys for creosote buildup
Visit: www.burnitsmart.org or www.wettinc.ca for further information.
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