Fireplace Safety Tips

Preventing Burns

To minimize the chance of burns from hot glass, follow these safety tips:

• Always supervise children, the aged, infirm or pets near an operating gas fireplace, stove or insert – or one that has recently been turned off.
• Keep the remote control (if available) out of the reach of children.
• Install a switch lock to prevent children from turning on the appliance.
• Make sure family members and guests are aware that the glass panel of a gas fireplace, stove or insert can be very hot.
• Wait for the appliance and glass panel to cool down before allowing anyone to get near it. Cool down can take a long time – an hour or more. Some appliances turn on and off automatically with a thermostat, so you may not know when the fire turned off. Always consider the glass as potentially hot.
• Be aware that metal surfaces, such as door frames and grilles, may also get hot.
• Always read the owner’s manual and follow instructions. For example, there may be ways to disable your remote when not in use.