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Fire Prevention and Public Education The Fire/Code Official is responsible for the following activities: fire prevention and public education, fire investigations, fire safety inspections, storage tank inspections, blasting inspections, sprinkler inspections, commercial change of owners/ change of tenant inspections and enforcement of the Township’s fire codes.
I copied this alert that I posted on my website a while ago. If you haven't seen this before, it's an eye-opener on home safety.....
It's August and air conditioning weather. Few Minnesotans are thinking about their furnace and the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when windows are open almost daily to let in the fresh summer breezes. This summer, however, Minnesotans need think about CO detectors as a new law went into effect on August … (21 comments)
Appliances
summer homesafety tips
Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it's a great time to inspect the outside of one of your biggest investments you'll ever make...your home. Taking a few minutes to give your house the once-over can result in big savings down the road.
One of my favorite tv shows as a kid was "Lost in Space". It was ahead of it's time in the early 70's. The best character on the show was "Robot". He was always there to warn eveyone and save the day. He certainly would have sounded many warnings if they … (6 comments)
As the old saying goes; "Keep it under lock and key". Just make sure you have the only key!!
Kids and Smoke Detectors
When performing the electrical portion of a home or condo inspection. I'll occasionally run into cases where the property owner knowing nothing of electrical systems decides the best way to power up appliances is through the use of an extension plug.
Buying or Selling a Home with Electrical Issues - Insurance may be an Issue I have run in to 2 deals so far this year that the electrical has been an issue in the sale. There is more information needed for our industry. Both homes had aluminum wiring and both homes … (4 comments)
I attended a webinar on Wednesday which was hosted by the Home Safety Council. The topic was Preventing Scald Hazards and burns related to water heaters and water safety. I feel strongly about sharing this information with everyone involved in real estate to help spread the word. During my home … (10 comments)
In a fire, you are excited and unable to think clearly, so having a fire escape plan in place helps prevent panic, which can result in injury or death.
Yesterday, as I was heading into my office for a phone call, my daughter came to me in no uncertain terms that I was to remain in the living room. I was to read her a book. At least that is what I think she said. I tried to explain … (7 comments)
The manufacturer's installation instructions for slide-in ranges usually require the installation of an "anti-tip" bracket. It is surprising to me how often these don't get installed. I often find them still in the packaging in the drawer under the range or elsewhere in the kitchen. When properly installed they prevent … (6 comments)
Losing everything we own in a house fire is devastating. Whether you rent or own the home, the results of a house fire can leave a whole family feeling as if they have lost their identity.
That Can Save Your Life!
A couple of months ago I wrote that I had decided to give weather radios to buyers of mobile homes. Here in Florida, and in other parts of the country, tornados and severe weather can occur very quickly. I felt that mobile home buyers might find these instruments to be … (4 comments)
State Farm(R) Reveals the Top 15 States Where a Suspicious Santa May Appear Nevada, New Mexico, Washington, Arizona, Georgia and California Are the Top States Where Home Burglaries Have Increased. 
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently published its "most hazardous" list of consumer products that are still being used in many American homes---and being sold off at flea markets, thrift shops and garage sales. Although many of the unsafe products listed have been recalled by their manufacturers, unaware consumers … (0 comments)
Yesterday our marketcenter had a very special visitor who educated us on Safety Issues, I would like to share a few things I gleaned from that seminar.
Make Sure Your Home is Safe For the Holidays
As a Home Inspector, I admit I am a bit more uptight about home safety than most people. 
As a Nebraska resident, I'm fairly familiar with storm chasing -- at least the idea of it. Chasing massive storms to see what develops and record live the effects of such wind to improve safety measures later. It makes sense, although I wouldn't want to do it. For our industry, however, … (2 comments)
Every year thousands of people die from household related fires. Most of these tragedies are not caused by flames, but by inhalation of the toxic gases created by the fire. The sad thing is that so many of these deaths are preventable.Last week I outlined some common sense safety guidelines. In … (0 comments)
I know, I know, everyone is being bogged down by Christmas post's already. But this is a more serious look at the Holiday Season. Unfortunately, the Holiday Season can sometimes bring out the worst in people. The crime rate goes up and so does the suicide rate. Depression sets a whole … (14 comments)
Last night was the last evening of our College Station, Texas Citizens’ Police Academy. It is essentially an extended tour (ten Tuesday nights) of the Police Department. Different officers form the presentation team, with a first and second session each evening. It was a very interesting experience. Our graduation will be … (5 comments)
9 tips to protect your home from break-ins during the holiday seasonNovember through December is the peak time for burglars. It coincides in the time of the year where a lot of houses are left unattended because of people going to parties or holidays. To add, a lot of expensive items are … (1 comments)
Recently, the Illinois Appealate Court has ruled that local municipal building code departments have no liability for personal injury of property damage when a house is not compliant with local building codes. This flys in the face of the publics perception of what a building code inspection is.
"How long is too long for an inspection?" The question came from one of my favorite agent clients and before I could reply she said, "How about 6 and 1/2 hours!" 
DESIGNING LIVING SPACE FOR SENIORS
Don't wait for a discerning buyer to find faults in a listed property. The EPA website (www.epa.gov) has tons of useful information on possible hazards in a home, and you should at least check the following conditions as part of the listing process.
Huntsville Real Estate Tips--Fire Safety For Your HomeSubmitted by: Kimberly Grant,Huntsville Real Estate AgentHuntsville/Madison AL Real Estate Blog
There has been a very sad storythe past few days of an 11 year old boy who was accidentally shot and killed, evidently by another 11 year old he was visiting.
We can hardly find an American who hasn't celebrated Independence Day in his lifetime. Along with the tempting smell of delicious hot dogs and burgers, fireworks have always played a very significant role on Independence Day celebration. 2007 will be of no exception to this tradition – no controversy about it. … (4 comments)
A variety of personal finance software packages now include home inventory features, and a number of free or inexpensive programs are available for download online. Just make sure that you burn a copy of the file to CD for off-site storage. Here are a few of the many programs available for … (3 comments)
I read an article this morning bringing up the point that security systems may do more harm than good. Former burglars have admitted to pursuing a home with a security sign out front thinking there are more valuable items inside than one without. If you do have a security sign make … (3 comments)
AGENT SAFETY ALERT
Sold at: Department and appliance stores from September 1997 through December 2001 for about $400.
I had the pleasure of attending a luncheon yesterday by Genesis Women's Shelter in Dallas regarding Home & Family Security. It was one of the best lectures that I've listened to on personal safety. The speaker was James A. Savage, Jr, a former U.S. Secret Service agent for over 20 years. He … (2 comments)
We are often asked what a home owner can do to make their laundry area safer and less problematic...here is my list.
Home Care Guide
Home security has evolved far beyond simply detecting when doors and windows are opened. If you want to install a home security system or upgrade their current one, consider these high-tech options: Broken glass detectors. Large glass panels in homes and businesses can drench a room in beautiful outside light, but … (0 comments)
Home Safety Tips
Electrical Safety
What You Should Know About Space Heaters Used for Supplemental Room Heating The purpose of this publication is to provide safety information that should assist in the purchase, operation, fueling, and maintenance of space heaters. A space heater is a self-contained, free standing air heating appliance intended for installation in the … (0 comments)
If you have decided that now is the time to sell your home, you might be thinking should I hire a realtor® or do it alone. Have you ever considered repairing your own car? Anyone can buy the tools and parts. However, most of us just do not have the … (2 comments)
Here are a few more electrical tips. One, of interest to those who have a home office.
The phone rang early this morning. It was my son, a senior in college. "Hello, mom. We were robbed". A man came into the house, that he and three other students are renting, demanding money. Thankfully the boys did not fight with the robber rather they gave him what he wanted … (1 comments)
Are you really safe once you get home and lock your doors? Protecting your home and family should be high on your list of priorities. According to the FBI, a burglary occurs somewhere in the United States every 15.4 seconds. Most home burglaries occur during the day when most people are away … (2 comments)
June is National Safety Month—here are some tips on how you can keep your household safe. Fire Safety: Potential fire hazards in your home include overloaded electrical circuits, faulty wiring, unsafe appliances, and unattended fireplaces, candles, and stovetops. Your home should have one fire extinguisher for every 600 square feet of … (0 comments)