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Checking the stove before the heating season: how to avoid fire and carbon monoxide poisoning

Перевірка печей перед початком опалювального сезону: запобігання небезпеки займання і отруєння чадним газом. Photo: ДСНС

Checking the stove before the heating season

Checking the stove before the heating season is an important procedure to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. A faulty chimney or cracks in the stove can pose a serious threat to safety. Therefore, it is especially important to follow the rules of using stove heating.

Main safety rules

It is strictly prohibited to:

  • light the stove without a cleaned chimney;
  • use the stove with cracks;
  • allow overheating;
  • leave the stove unattended.

This can lead to dangerous situations that threaten life and health.

It is recommended to regularly check the condition of the stove and chimney, as well as to secure a metal sheet sized 50×70 cm in front of the firebox doors. It is also important to keep a fire extinguisher in an accessible place, so that in case of need, one can quickly respond to emerging threats. By following these recommendations, the risks associated with stove heating can be significantly reduced.

With the start of the heating season, the issue of safety when using stove heating becomes particularly relevant. Current recommendations and rules can help avoid tragic consequences related to the improper use of stoves. Conducting checks and adhering to the specified rules is a guarantee of safety not only for homeowners but also for neighbors and those around.