Outdoor Electrical Lighting Fire in Crozet Backyard?

8/29/2023 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage 24 hours a day in Albemarle County.

Our local Charlottesville team is a trusted leader in fire damage restoration services. Crozet residents have relied on us to restore fire damage for many years. One leading cause of fire damage is electrical fires. Here are some tips from the National Fire Protection Association for staying safe around electrical equipment and powerlines.

Powerlines

Have a professional tree cutting service trim branches that might fall on electric wiring. Use a wooden or fiberglass ladder outside. Keep the ladder at least 10 feet away from power lines. Never touch anyone or anything in contact with a downed wire. Power lines may be live; stay a safe distance away. Report downed wires to authorities right away.

Equipment Safety

• Have a qualified electrician do all the electrical work
• To prevent an electric shock, make sure all your outside electrical receptacles are ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected
• Use lighting and power tools that are listed by a qualified test laboratory and make sure they are made for outdoor use
• Store your electric tools indoors
• Keep electric tools away from children
• Check all lighting and extension cords for damage before using. Replace damaged cords right away.
• Use extension cords that are listed by a qualified test laboratory and are marked for outdoor use. Extension cords are not meant for long-term use.

Call Us Today!

When your home or commercial business in Crozet has fire damage and you need fire damage restoration services, our local Charlottesville team is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 434-977-5850.

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