20 ~ Sunday, December 11, 1994 - North Shore News rer, eae MH a ire e ae tet ea KO Wb Sioa agent ye fe ode ce) wey * ge “Kier ta Wea RG. CAS Ry VENEER TO CS WATLEY toh AOL A PORE TE RAC GHEE PTAC Eh IPRA TIAN ZO PHI RI ATCO ICT ANS BO RA ATA RIP lake winter worry-free AS THE temperatures drop the number of residential fires goes up. District of North Vancouver Fire Services wants you to have a worry-free winter by taking the following precautions. ‘Cee OTUENEENL NNER HOT TIPS By North Vancouver District Fire Department Furnace filters should be changed annually, and we encour- age you to have a qualified techni- cian inspect your furnace. Make sure that all dust, papers, trash, and flammable ‘liquids are kept away from the furnace area. If you have a fireplace or wood stove that you use for home heating, make sure it is cleaned and inspect- ed by a qualified chimney sweep. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood, Avoid wood that is green and moist. When using your fireplace, make sure the opening is covered with a metal screen or glass doors, and never leave a fire unattended. A wood stove should have a min- imum clearance of 36 in. on all sides, Small children should not be left unattended in a room with a portable heater, Follow the manufacturer's suggestions for proper operation and maintenance, Keep. kerosene stored in approved metal containers in a well- ventilated area outside the house, and never attempt to refuel a heater while it is operating or hot. Frozen water pipes? Never try to thaw them with a torch or other open flame. Use hot water or a Canadian. Standards approved device for thawing. Energy efficient homes wanted by consumers THE. MAJORITY of Canadians support energy efficiency standards for new houses, according to a “recent survey released by Anne McLe!lan, federal minister of natur- ‘al resources, . “The survey results demonstrate ., that Canadians recognize the impor- ‘tance of mechanisms to encourage . improved energy. ‘efficiency in the residential sector, The new National Energy Code for Houses in one such mechanism,” McLellan said. Working in partnership, the fed- eral and provincial governments, the National Research Council and the electric utility companies are fund- ing a new National Energy Code for Houses. When the provinces adopt the code, every new house will have to "meet or ‘exceed minimum require- .ments. for. energy efficiency. Each province will have a unique set of | requirements that reflect its climate, ' : energy costs, and construction costs. “By becoming more energy effi- - - cient, we can make a positive contri- bution © to. the. government . of Canada’s environmental goal of lim. _ iting greenhouse gas emissions,” McLellan said. :. “As well, the reduction of annual encrgy costs through improved } ” energy efficiency makes good eco- “* nomic sense, With a comprehensive energy code in place, provinces will have a straightforward process to update energy efficiency require- ments for new housing.” National Resources Canada commissioned the’ Angus Reid Group to survey home buyers across the country on issues related to ener- gy efficiency and housing. The sur- vey assessed recent and prospective home buyers’ agreement with a code ” of standards for constructing energy. efficient houses. Eighty-cight per cent of respon- ‘ dents. favor mandatory minimum energy efficiency standards for new houses built in their province. Seventy-nine per cent agree that an energy efficient home is a more comfortable home. Support for minimum standards is highest among the respondents who are looking for, or recently pur-~ chased, a home in the $120,000 to $160,000 range. Survey respondents recognize that if minimum standards entail” additional costs to consumers, they would be prepared to pay an addi- tional cost. Most said that the extra cost. should: be, recovered. through energy bill savings within five years. | Assist Fire Services by keeping fire hydrants near your home clear of snow, brush and bushes so the hydrant can be casily located. Make sure there are operating smoke detectors on each level of your home. Your family should have ind practise a home fire escape plan. 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