Perhaps one of the biggest threats that can strike any home is fire. This is a threat that is able to strike virtually anywhere and at anytime, meaning that it’s all the more important that both you and your family are as prepared as possible in the event of this type of emergency.
The one tool that can offer early warning in case of a fire is a smoke alarm, which is something that should be placed not only on every level of a home, but also in each bedroom and outside every sleeping area as well. Furthermore, if your home has a basement, you should also place a smoke alarm at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the next level.
It’s also important to note that depending on the state in which you currently reside, there are specific regulations and requirements that are in place regarding smoke alarms that are installed in homes, and you will need to research this information prior to installing any smoke alarms in your own home.
Here are four of the most important smoke alarm safety tips to make note of in order to ensure that you, your family, and your home are as fully protected as possible.
*First and foremost, always make sure that your smoke alarms are properly maintained in order to ensure that they are functioning as well as possible. According to the National Fire Protection Association, you should always test your smoke alarms once per month, as well as replace the batteries in them approximately every six months or if you hear a chirping sound indicating a low battery. When it comes to replacing the batteries, it’s important that you follow the directions indicated in the user manual, as this will include a list of batteries that are approved for your alarm. Furthermore, the alarms themselves should be replaced every ten years.
*Another important tip involving smoke alarm safety is to ensure that you have a plan prepared in the event that the alarm itself sounds. This means that both you and your family should be able to quickly escape your home by following an escape plan that you put together and practice. Furthermore, if a door feels hot, do not use that specific exit and use an alternate one to escape the home. You will also need to crawl on the floor due to the fact that both the smoke and heat will be much less severe here. Once you exit the home and meet at a pre-arranged location, contact the fire department. Under no circumstances should you go back inside the home while it’s on fire.
*One other useful tip regarding smoke alarm safety is to always make sure you select the right type of alarm depending on your needs. The three most common types of smoke alarms include battery alarms, 10-year sealed battery alarms, and hardwire alarms. Regardless of the one you choose, each one is extremely effective at being able to detect smoke and fire.
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