Miscellaneous Fire Hazards

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CHIMNEYS
Chimneys and flues should be swept at least once a year. If wood is used as a fuel this will need to be done more regularly.

DECORATIONS
Decorations should not be fixed, where they could potentially fall onto an ignition source.

RUBBISH 
Rubbish and unwanted articles should not be allowed to accumulate either inside or outside the building.

ORGAN
The organ and organ blower should always be switched off, when not in use.

CAMPING EQUIPMENT                                                                            
Camping equipment should not be stored, or left to dry, on or close to heating pipes.

FLAMMABLE MATERIALS                                                                        
Ensure that matches, candles, lighters, fuel, motor mowers and the like are securely stored.

INCENSE AND CANDLES                                                                         
Extreme care must be exercised when burning incense or candles. Charcoal and thuribles must be cooled following use and before they are returned for storage. An effective candle snuffer should be used to extinguish candles.

PLASTICS
Some plastic materials, particularly polyurethane foam, are flammable and will produce highly toxic fumes. Hassocks and kneelers with damaged covers should disposed of or repaired as soon as possible.

WAX POLISH                                                                                           
Rags impregnated with wax polish may be prone to spontaneous ignition and should, therefore, be kept in lidded metal containers.