Please contact your local fire station if you have any questions regarding the size, type, or placement of extinguishers. The burner flame can easily start a fire if flammable items are placed too close. Maintain at least three feet of clearance around your hot water heater. Often located in obscure areas of buildings, fire control valves can get blocked by storage. Maintain a three-foot access aisle and make sure that the valves are well marked.
Extension cords are often misused and can be very hazardous.
They should be used only for temporary wiring, not permanent use. They should not be run through ceilings, walls, doors or windows. Using multiple outlet adapters to run numerous items off a single outlet can be dangerous. It is much safer to install additional outlets rather than to use adapters and extension cords. For security purposes many business owners lock rear exit doors.