Overview
- The national utility recommends buying products with the NOM safety seal and choosing LED strings to lower heat and energy use.
- Guidance limits daisy-chaining to no more than three light strings and calls for unplugging decorations when sleeping or leaving home.
- For outdoor displays, CFE advises gear designed for exterior use, preferably with hose-style coverings that shield wiring from moisture.
- Local Civil Protection in San Pedro Tlaquepaque warns about candles near flammables and improper heaters such as anafres that can cause fires or poisoning.
- An energy researcher urges checks of cables, plugs and extensions before installation, noting overheating from poor wiring as a primary risk.