Despite the fact that decorations are not frequently the headache, Christmas trees are ideal by virtue of their extremely flammable nature. When fused together with electrical sparks or overheating cords, a dry Christmas tree could turn into a roaring house fire in less than a minute. As reported by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home fires started by Christmas trees average 200 per year. Every year, these fires cause an average of $14.8 million in property damage, 16 injuries, and 6 deaths.
As the property owner, it is paramount to get the message across about basic fire safety tips to your renters in anticipation of the holiday season. Although prohibiting Christmas trees thoroughly is expected not to be a prerogative, there are some rather breezy things your tenants can sort out to keep themselves and your rental away from the risk of fire.
The American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) puts up a lot of safety precautions that can exceptionally deplete the consequence of your tree catching fire. These precautions include:
- Secure a fresh (real) tree or an artificial tree. Fresh trees are more reliable because of their inherent fire resistance. Artificial trees are also more dependable than real trees because they won’t dry out over time.
- Water your fresh tree consistently. Fresh trees should be watered incessantly and taken away straight off after the holiday or as expeditiously as the needles begin to drop.
- Rest your tree away from heat sources and open flames, similar to fireplaces, candles and heat vents.
- Make use of safety-tested lights and throw out any damaged light sets.
- Turn off the Christmas tree lights before going to bed or leaving the home. Leaving the lights on all night or while away increases your risk of fire.
- Have the latest fire extinguisher available just in case sparks or flames do appear.
Handing over these Christmas tree safety tips with your tenants in Copper River can make your rental homes safer and make everyone savor a safe and peaceful holiday. With Real Property Management Platinum watching your back, we can promise that these safety precautions are relayed to your renters and that all holiday decorations meet basic safety guidelines. For more information about our full-service property management services, please contact us online or call us at 559-324-9400.