Many homes are lost to fire each year, in some cases it could have been avoided. There are many ways to make a home less of a fire hazard. One way to make a home less of a fire hazard is make sure the wiring is up to code. The recommended thing to do is to have a professional look at the wiring. If the wiring needs to be replaced he or she will let you know what steps to take. http://realestatefacttips.blogspot.com/2009/08/make-home-less-of-fire-hazard.html