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II. TURNING OFF UTILITIES
BEFORE STARTING ANY MAJOR REMODELING PROJECT, ANY UTILITY SOURCE THAT COULD CAUSE A
HAZARDOUS SITUATION MUST BE TURNED OFF. THIS INCLUDES WATER, ELECTRICAL AND GAS SUPPLIES.
A. Water
Shut off water lines to sink, dishwasher,
icemaker and/or refrigerator (if applicable).
B. Electric
Shut off the circuit beakers in the main
electric panel box that are connected to your
kitchen area.
DOUBLE CHECK ALL OUTLETS WITH A TEST LIGHT TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE
CUT OFF.
C. Gas
Shut off gas lines. If you are not sure how to do
this, check with your local gas supplier on how
to temporarily shut off the gas supply to your
appliances.
BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL OF THE UTILITY SERVICES AND LOCATIONS IN THE HOUSE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
NEVER CUT THROUGH PIPES OR WIRING UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THAT THE POWER OR WATER HAS BEEN CUT
OFF.
DO NOT BE AFRAID TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND/OR PLUMBER FOR HELP ON ANY OF THE
ABOVE STEPS—IT'S BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.
III. ROOM PREPARATION
A. Clean
Remove all items from your kitchen by
emptying cabinets and removing everything
from countertops, floors (including furniture)
and walls.
B. Temporary Kitchen
Prepare another room in the house for simple meal preparations such as sandwiches, microwavable dishes and
salads. Plan on how you will keep foods cold and how they are to be warmed. Utilize small appliances such as
small toaster ovens, microwaves, coffee pots and electric skillets that use regular 110 voltage outlets. Plan on
washing your dishes by hand in a utility room laundry tub, bathroom sink or even outdoors. Prepare for your
temporary kitchen to be used for one to two weeks.
DEN
BATH 1
LIVING
BATH 2
ROOM
KITCHEN
BED 1
OUTLETS
BED 2
STOVE
UTILITY
REFRIG.
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