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[ONSCREEN TEXT]: Inspection & Maintenance

[MALE NARRATOR]: Inspection & Maintenance.

[VIEW CHANGES TO A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.]

Fire extinguishers are a crucial part of keeping your home safe.

[VIEW CHANGES TO SHOW CLUTTER IN A ROOM AND A SIGN ON THE WALL THAT READS "FIRE EXTINGUISHER."]

To help ensure that your extinguishers are functioning properly, perform a simple monthly inspection.

[A PERSON ENTERS THE SCREEN AND PICKS UP A TOOL, LOOKS AT THE MESS IN THE ROOM AND SHRUGS.]

The U.S. Fire Administration suggests you check for: easy access in an emergency.

[PERSON PICKS UP A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUTS IT ON A TABLE BELOW THE "FIRE EXTINGUISHER" SIGN.]

Ensure nothing is limiting your ability to reach it.

[VIEW CHANGES TO A CLOSEUP OF A PRESSURE GAUGE ON A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.]

The recommended pressure level.

Many extinguishers have gauges that show when pressure is too high or too low.

[A FINGER POINTS AT THE PRESSURE GAUGE.]

[VIEW CHANGES TO HANDS HOLDING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.]

Working parts.

Make sure the can, hoses and nozzles aren't damaged.

[VIEW CHANGES TO SHOW A FIRE EXTINGUISHER COVERED IN DUST AND COBWEBS.]

Cleanliness.

Remove dust, oil or grease that has built up on the outside of the extinguisher.

[A HAND WIPES OFF DUST FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE EXTINGUISHER]

Guidelines and instructions.

[VIEW CHANGES TO TWO PEOPLE FACING EACH OTHER. THE PERSON ON THE LEFT IS HOLDING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.]

Some extinguishers may need to be shaken monthly.

[PERSON ON THE LEFT HANDS THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO THE PERSON ON THE RIGHT.]

Others may need to be pressure tested every few years.

[PERSON ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN HANDS A FIRE EXTINGUISHER BACK TO THE PERSON ON THE LEFT.]

Make sure to follow the instructions on the label.

[THE TWO PEOPLE SHAKE HANDS, TURN AROUND AND WALK AWAY.]

For more information about fire safety, visit www.allstate.com/blog.

[ONSCREEN TEXT]: For more information, visit www.allstate.com/blog

[ONSCREEN TEXT]: Information and materials provided by Kidde. This video features a few of the items to consider about fire extinguishers. Consult additional resources to learn more.

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