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Fire is Hot

Everyone knows that fire is hot. But areas around a fire can get hot too, including the surfaces of the fireplace. In particular, the glass on the front of gas fireplaces can get very hot, with temperatures reaching levels high enough to cause severe burns.

Safety Screens

All gas fireplaces should have a protective screen over the glass – and in fact, all fireplaces are required to as of January 1, 2015, as part of the new standards issued by the American National Standards Institute. (All Heat & Glo gas fireplaces and inserts are already outfitted with factory-provided protective safety screens and have been for more than a decade.) You can also get a free retrofit safety screen – visit HeatnGlo.com for more information. Screens reduce risks of serious burns by creating a barrier that prevents skin from coming into direct contact with the hot glass. Keep in mind, however, that screens can also retain heat, so touching them isn’t advised.

General Fireplace Safety Tips

When enjoying your gas fireplace, keep the following safety precautions top of mind.

• -Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable materials a safe distance away from the fireplace.
• -Keep children and pets a safe distance away from the fireplace. All parts of a fireplace can get hot, so any contact should be avoided.
• -A fireplace will remain hot for a while even after it’s been turned off, so continue to use caution until it’s completely cooled.

Acquired From:

http://www.heatnglo.com/Shopping-Tools/Blog/Gas-Fireplace-Safety-Protecting-Little-Hands.aspx