- Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace batteries once a year.
- Check your electrical panels and outlets for heat, buzzing or discoloration.
- Inspect your home’s plumbing for leaks.
- Clean your dryer vents and replace HVAC system filters as recommended by your appliance’s manufacturer.
- Clean gutters and remove overgrown plants and debris from the outside of your home.
May is Building Safety Month, and Week 1 is all about “Safe Homes, Strong Communities.” The International Code Council recommends these small, routine efforts to keep your home safer:
Learn more about the ICC’s Building Safety Month .
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