Do you know how many people DON'T have a toolshed and DO store their gas cans and gasoline mowers and stuff in the garage?...and yet, garages across American don't blow up daily. The difference is to know not to put the can next to or near the open flame. I think maybe you ought to stick with the stupid women who will think you know everything and are in awe of your incredible intellect. You are very demeaning to someone you once thought worthy of asking you to marry. I personally question which person lacked basic sense in the above scenerio.
(PS Did you store your car in the same garage?...that is a much bigger "gas can" to be exposed to the gas appliances on a regular basis.)
here is some info on garage fires. Satisticaly electric fires are the most common causes of garage fires.
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Attached Garage Fire Hazards
by Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard
The purpose of this article is twofold. First, at InterNACHI, we’d like you to take measures to keep your garage free from fire. Fortunately, there are ways this can be done, some of which are described below. Secondly, garage fires do happen, and we’d like you to make sure that a fire cannot not easily spread to the rest of your house. While you can perform many of the recommendations in this article yourself, it is a good idea to hire an InterNACHI inspector to make sure your home is safe from a garage fire.
Why do many garages pose a fire hazard?
•Where are you most likely to do any welding, or any work on your car? These activities require working with all sorts of flammable materials.
•Water heaters and boilers are usually stored in garages, and they can create sparks that may ignite fumes or fluids. Car batteries, too, will spark under certain conditions.
•Oil and gasoline can drip from cars. These fluids may collect unnoticed and eventually ignite, given the proper conditions.
•Flammable liquids, such as gasoline, motor oil and paint are commonly stored in garages. Some other examples are brake fluid, varnish, paint thinner and lighter fluid.
The following tips can help prevent garage fires and their spread:
•If the garage allows access to the attic, make sure a hatch covers this access.
•The walls and ceiling should be fire-rated. Unfortunately, it will be difficult for untrained homeowners to tell if their walls are Type X fire-rated gypsum. An InterNACHI inspector can examine the walls and ceiling to make sure they are adequate fire barriers.
•The floor should be clear of clutter. Loose papers, matches, oily rags, and other potentially flammable items are extremely dangerous if they are strewn about the garage floor.
•Use light bulbs with the proper wattage, and do not overload electrical outlets.
•Tape down all cords and wires so they are not twisted or accidentally yanked.
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Those are the facts. I rest my case.
