Although this label does not mean the tree won't catch fire, it indicates the tree will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when bounced on the ground, the tree should not lose many needles. When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces and radiators.
Heated rooms dry live trees rapidly, so be sure to keep the stand filled with water.
Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways. Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Discard damaged sets. Do not connect more than three standard-size sets of lights to a single extension cord. Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.