It’s like the old adage says, “knowledge is power.” What good is it to have fire protection products if you not only don’t know how to use them, but don’t even know how to eliminate the pre-existing fire hazards already present in your home? This is why it’s important to have a fire protection handbook handy–it can explain how to reduce fire hazards and teach you the proper ways to use fire protection equipment.
Here are a few tips from the fire protection handbook to help you keep your home safe from the risk of a fire.
Pay Attention to the Most Obvious Risks.
There are certain creature comforts that most people would hate to go without that can pose large fire hazards if left unattended. According to the fire protection handbook, such things as candles, incense, and space heaters all pose destructive threats. Extinguish them when they’re not in use. Keep candles one foot away from any flammable materials, and space heaters three feet away.
Have a Working Smoke Alarm.
Most state laws require every house to have smoke alarms, but not enough homeowners care for them the way they properly should. The fire protection handbook reports that every house should have at least one smoke alarm on every floor of the house, and that the owners need to test their alarms monthly. If the alarm isn’t working, it should get new batteries. If the alarm continues to fail, or is older than 10 years, then it should be replaced.
Make an Escape Plan.
The fire protection handbook states that every home should have an escape plan in place, and that it should be practiced twice a year. It should include how to get out of the house from the upper floors, where to meet up, and what to do when the fire and smoke have spread throughout the house.
While automatic fire suppression systems and fire protection equipment will certainly keep your home safe, you need to know how to properly use them and how to eliminate the risks, hazards, and threats that are already in your house. If you have any questions about the fire protection handbook, feel free to ask in the comments. Read more: www.piperfire.com