SAFETY TESTS

SAFETY TESTS

Monthly

Test smoke alarms.

Test Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) receptacles and GFCI circuit breakers.

Inspect and test automatic garage door opener auto-reverse mechanism and other safety features.

Perform a general inspection of the heating unit and hot water heater.

Spring and Fall

Clean Debris out of all gutters; ensure downspout traps are free of obstruction.

Inspect gutters, downspouts, and roof projections for leaks, and repair as necessary.

Treat wood gutters with wood preserving agent (usually in the fall).

Trim trees or shrubs that touch building structures or overhead electrical lines.

Inspect and lubricate windows; inspect and repair window glazing

Inspect and clean storm window weep holes.

Inspect and replace weather stripping.

Clean debris away from the house and other structures, under decks, porches, and from basement window wells.

Clean gaps between deck boards, particularly above joists

Clean around air conditioner compressor.

Scrub mildewed areas of house and other structures' siding.

Note any cracks in the foundation, brick, or stucco. Also note any loose or missing mortar joints between bricks/stone.

Open hose bibs in the spring; close and drain them in the fall.

Check septic system drain (leach) field for flooding or odors.

Asphalt driveways should be resealed when water begins to soak into the surface. Look for water to beadup on the surface.

If you have a flat or slightly pitched roof with a membrane covering, such as rubber, inspect it once a year. look for open seams, bubbles, blisters, wrinkles, cuts and/or open gaps.

Annually

General furnace inspection: look for rust and/or scaling on heat exchanger; check for the proper color flame; note odd noises or sounds; check venting pipes for operation and condition.

Test for proper draft at furnace and/or water heater diverter; examine flue for leaks, rust and damage.

Examine and test pressure relief valve; check for leaking.

If heat is supplied by a hot water boiler system: check water pressure; drain expansion tank; bleed radiators.

Arrange for regular servicing and cleaning of furnace

Inspect and operate plumbing shutoff valves.

Inspect fireplace firebrick and mortar for cracks and deterioration.

Inspect fireplace flue for creosote buildup.

Inspect toilets for stability.

Clean and seal tile grout.