Smoking & Candle Safety - The City of Red Deer

Smoking Safety
Smoking is one of the most common causes of fire death in the home. It is the second leading cause of home fires.

Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers.
Don't balance ashtrays on the arms of furniture or in narrow spots.
Be sure ashes are completely cooled before emptying them into the trash.
Never smoke in bed or while reclining in a chair.
Before you go to bed, check seat cushions where smokers have been sitting. The cushions may be smoldering and can fully ignite when you're asleep.
Don't place ashtrays or heaters where curtains or drapes may blow over them.
Install extra smoke detectors in smoker's bedrooms and over easy chairs.

Candle Safety

Candles should be mounted on non-combustible bases.
Keep candles away from combustibles.
Lighted candles should be kept within view of a responsible adult at all times.
Never leave children or pets alone in a room with lit candles.
Never leave candles to burn down to the bottom.
Use electric candles to avoid the hazard of open candle lights near combustible decorations at parties.