Keep all drives to your barn clear at all times. They should be wide enough to allow emergency vehicles to pass. Additionally, make sure you have adequate parking for bath normal barn traffic and emergency vehicles. Keep your parking lot free of such hazards as broken, uneven pavement, ice and snow, and oil. Cleaning is truly a never ending job, but one that reaps many rewards.
Barn fires are more likely to occur when cobwebs build up, especially around light fixtures.
Oily rags, trash left lying, and old scattered hay is unsightly as well as a fire hazard. Regular cleaning includes emptying trash cans, sweeping down all cobwebs, dusting and raking up scattered hay. Keep electric safe . Check your wires regularly, taking care to replace any questionable wiring right away. Keep all wires and outlets out of horses' reach.