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Six checks for safe holiday string lights and cords

Inspect cords and connections, match indoor/outdoor ratings, and switch decorations off before sleep.

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Electrical Safety Foundation International

ESFI's holiday lights electrical safety guidance

Original ESFI guidance for inspecting holiday lighting cords

Adapted from Electrical Safety Foundation International holiday electrical safety guidance. Follow local electrical ratings and product labels.

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Before installation, inspect insulation, sockets and plugs for cracks, bare wires or loose contacts.
Check indoor/outdoor labeling, certifications and voltage ratings.
Keep lights away from curtains and heaters; do not pinch cords in windows or doors.
Avoid overloading outlets, and follow the maker's limit for connected light strands.
Do not hide power cables beneath rugs or compress them with furniture.
Turn decorations off while asleep or away, and unplug before handling damaged bulbs or cables.