National Chimney Safety Week 2017

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National chimney safety week 2017.

Chimney fire safety week 2017 intends to reach out to consumers throughout the awareness week. 2017 national chimney safety week is here october 2 2017 plainfield in according to the u s. In the spirit of the chimney safety institute of america s mission to advance public awareness while educating and certifying industry professionals national chimney safety week was created to specify a week of outreach and education to the public about chimney and venting safety. October 7 2017 october 6 2017 fairfax county fire rescue department.

2017 s national chimney safety week which is designed to educate homeowners on the inherent dangers of fireplaces and provide them with tips to reduce their risk of suffering a chimney fire or carbon monoxide related health emergency occurs october 1 october 7. Uscpsc an average of 17 600 chimney fires occurred annually in the united states between 2015 and 2017. Whilst there was a reduction in nationwide chimney fires during the year april 2014 march 2015 there were still over 5 000 avoidable chimney fires. Consumer product safety commission uscpsc an average of 17 600 chimney fires occurred annually in the united states between 2015 and 2017 and although this represents a significant drop from previous years the chimney safety institute of america believes there s still much room for improvement.

It is national chimney safety week. While it has probably not been cold enough to start a fire in your fire place or wood stove that time is coming soon.