According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, in the United States, 50,900 fires each year are attributed to electrical failure or malfunction, resulting in 490 deaths and 1,440 injuries. Arcing About 3,300 residential fires originate in extension cords each year, killing 50 people and injuring about 270 others. Here are five things to consider the concern in electrical practice in a haunt.
5. This is especially true if you plan to have a problem with the plan ahead of time. This is especially true if multiple people are creating scenes within It is possible for each closest plug to bring closer to the plug to the closest plug it brings to the closest. should also be completed.
All of the building outlets should be securely mounted with proper covers. All of the 120v outlets should have Grounded GFCI outlets must be used any scene that has moisture, such as dry ice or mist.
3. LED lights do not get hot and use about 3 watts to produce 60 watts of light. To prevent fires, be sure not to place cloth or untreated props near the lights.
2. All extension cords must be UL Certified, a minimum 12 gauge with two prongs and a ground. Cutting off the ground (3rd prong) from plugs, 2 pronged lamp cords, and / or 3 pronged to 2 pronged adapters is not allowed.
1. It is important to create a "power station" so that the lights and sounds. The house lights should also be accessible from that station to turn on lights Commercial power cords and commercial power strips that have their own power switch must be used to get electricity to run from the power station to the Various scenes. Small, household extension cords are not recommended for haunted houses, even if they have they they & # 39; re home haunts. The power station should also have a fire extinguisher, duct tape and a flashlight nearby as well as an emergency plan posted.
