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10-Point UL 1278 Electrical Fire Safety Audit

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), portable heaters account for over 40% of residential home heating fires. Check each item below to evaluate your heater setup.

1. Direct Wall Receptacle Only: The heater is plugged directly into a permanent wall outlet—zero extension cords, multi-outlet adapters, or power strips. 2. 36-Inch Clearance Zone: A minimum 3-foot perimeter is maintained around all sides of the heater, completely free of curtains, bedding, rugs, clothing, and papers. 3. Certified to UL 1278 or ETL: The unit carries an authentic Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Intertek (ETL) certification badge on its serial label. 4. Automatic Tip-Over Switch Verified: The heater shuts off element power instantly when tilted beyond 45 degrees. 5. Wall Outlet Tightness Check: The plug blades fit snugly into the wall receptacle without wobbling or slipping out under cord weight. 6. Plug Temperature Normal (<115°F): After 30 minutes of running on high, the outlet faceplate and plug head feel only warm, never uncomfortably hot. 7. Circuit Amperage Headroom: No other high-draw appliances (irons, gaming PCs, coffee makers) are running on the same 15A branch circuit. 8. Stable, Flat Surface: The heater is placed on level hardwood, tile, or dense floor—never on thick rugs or elevated furniture. 9. Smoke & CO Alarms Operational: Working ionization or photoelectric smoke alarms are installed in the room and tested within the past 30 days. 10. Never Run Unattended: The heater is powered off when leaving the house or stepping out of the room for extended periods.

Electrical Safety Score:

0 / 10

Check all 10 items to certify your space heater operation.

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