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RISK ALERT Don’t Let a Candle Fire Ruin Your Holiday Did you know between 1994 and 1998, there were 9,930 home fires per year caused by candles, with an annual average of 119 deaths, 1,043 injuries and $144.5 million in property damage associated. Thirty-eight percent of candle fires occurred after candles were left unattended, abandoned or inadequately controlled; Twenty-three percent occurred when some form of combustible material was left or came too close to the candle; Eight percent were started by people (usually children) playing with the candle; Thirteen percent started after the candle user fell asleep. 1999 Fire Prevention Code. BOCA 1996 (Building Officials & Code Administrators International, Inc). Section F-402.0 Open Flame or Light F-402.3 Candles: A person shall not utilize or allow to be utilized, any open flame, burning candle or candles in connection with any public meeting or gathering for purpose of deliberation, worship, entertainment, amusement, instruction, education, recreation, awaiting transportation or similar purpose in assembly or educational occupancies without first obtaining approval. Section F-110.1 of the 1996 and 1999 Fire Prevention Code states, “whenever the code official shall find in any structure or upon any premises, dangerous or hazardous conditions or materials, the code official shall order such hazardous conditions or materials to be removed, if hazardous conditions liable to cause or contribute to the spread of fire in or on said premises or structure or endanger the occupants thereof”. Reference: NFPA Journal, November/December 2002, www.nfpa.org 1999 Fire Prevention Code What could happen if there was a Candle fire at work? Please see pictures below.
Here are safety tips to follow in your home. Safety Tips:
Candles & children:
During power outages:
Candles are Hazardous and should never be allowed! |
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