National Chimney Safety Week 2017

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.

National chimney safety week 2017.

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. While it has probably not been cold enough to start a fire in your fire place or wood stove that time is coming soon. Chimney fire safety week 2017 intends to reach out to consumers throughout the awareness week.

Consumer product safety commission uscpsc an average of 22 300 chimney fires occurred annually in the united states between 2011 and 2013 and although this represents a slight drop from previous years the chimney safety institute of america. National chimney safety week 2020 september 27 october 3. 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.

October 7 2017 october 6 2017 fairfax county fire rescue department. 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.