Apartments Fire Safety Check List

If you answer no to any question below, the potential hazard should be corrected to reduce the risk to your family and neighbors. Immediately correct hazards that are within your control or responsibility. Notify the building owner of any others that are not. If necessary, you may file a complaint by calling 311.

  • Do you have at least one operable smoke alarm?
  • Do you have at least one operable carbon monoxide alarm?
  • Are all electrical cords in good condition (not frayed or cracked)?
  • Are all electrical cords in the open, not run under rugs or through doorways?
  • Is your apartment free from storgae of flammable products such as gasoline or propane?
  • Are electric space heaters placed at least three feet from combustibles?
  • Are space heaters plugged directly into wall sockets and not into extension cords?
  • Is your apartment door fireproof and self-closing?
  • Is your fire escape window clear and unobstructed?
  • If you have a security gate, is it FDNY approved?
  • Can all windows be opened easily from the inside?
  • Are building stairways free of storage and rubbish?
  • Are stairway fire doors fireproof and self-closing?
  • Are stairway fire doors kept closed?
  • Are exit lights in the stairway in good working order?
  • Do you have operable flashlights handy?
  • Do you have a fire escape plan?

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