Safety Tips - Decorative Lighting
When using decorative lighting, keep these safety tips in mind:
- When installing decorative lighting on patios or along walkways, inspect your lighting to make sure that it is certified and marked for use in an outdoor or wet location.
- Turn off the electricity supply before working with outdoor lighting, and unplug lights when possible.
- Carefully inspect lights and lamps to make sure there are no broken or cracked sockets or housings, and that there are no bare or frayed wires.
- Use a timer to turn lights on and off. Turn lights off during peak summer hours to avoid strain on local electricity resources.