Stove heating

October 1, 2021

There have been 34 fires in the Gluboksky district. As part of the republican campaign "With Care for the Safety of the Small Motherland," rescuers remind of safety rules for operating stove heating:

According to statistics, fires caused by faulty or improperly operated stoves occur almost daily in the autumn-winter period. For example, in 2020, 1076 fires occurred due to violations of stove operating rules (970 in 2019, 1171 in 2018). As a rule, in the housing stock, the main number of fires occurs during the heating season. Stories where homeowners heated stoves and ended up becoming human torches are not uncommon.

When operating stoves, it is not allowed:

– to fire the stove if the arch of the firebox is collapsed;

– to use flammable and combustible liquids (gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, and similar) for ignition;

– to fire the stove with open doors, except in cases where the stove design provides for firing with an open firebox (e.g., a "Russian stove," a fireplace);

– to overheat it;

IMPORTANT! Overheating of a stove is a condition of the stove in which the body of the stove and chimney (masonry, bricks) are destroyed due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures during firing. The cause lies in the high intensity and duration of stove firing.

To prevent this dangerous "phenomenon," it is recommended to fire the stove 2-3 times a day (if necessary) for no more than 1.5 hours.

– to place combustible substances and materials on it or at a distance that could lead to their ignition;

IMPORTANT! The safe distance depends on the surface temperature of the stove and the type of combustible substances and materials. It is recommended to maintain a distance of at least 10 centimeters from the stove surface and at least 100 centimeters from the firebox opening.

– to leave a firing stove unattended.