ORGANIZE A FIRE SAFETY ROUTINE
Every home should have a fire safety routine to carry out in the event of an actual fire. Making this activity fun is important if you have small children, you don’t want to alarm them. Each member of the family should have a specific job to do so that things run smoothly. This fire safety drill for the whole family should include an escape route that everyone knows and practices using it.
A very good way to start fire prevention in your home is to have a home inspection by Aurora Home Inspections LLC. A professional home inspection can make you aware of fire hazards in your house. We serve the Bergen County NJ area where we are located, as well as nearby surrounding NJ and NYS locations.
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Fire Safety Drills are important but Smoke Alarms in the home are an absolute priority. Smoke Alarms should be maintained and replaced as is recommended by the manufacturer. Smoke Alarm batteries should be replaced regularly and the alarm should be tested. Tip – make a note of when a smoke alarm was installed and when batteries were replaced. The National Fire Safety Protection Association says “three out of five home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or from missing or dead batteries”.
Smoke Alarms should be installed in every bedroom and on every level of a home including basement and attic. Kitchens are obvious places where fire is a risk and should have a smoke alarm. It is recommended that you install dual-sensor alarms as they provide the best early detection of common household fires. Smoke Alarms should be placed high because smoke rises and this makes smoke detection easier.
Speaking of alarms, a Carbon Monoxide Alarm is also a way of ensuring the safety of those living in your home. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill.
Home Inspections Can Prevent Fires
Home Inspections can help prevent home fires by making you aware of potential hazards in your home. Aurora Home Inspections LLC is a certified and highly qualified home inspection service that offers many types of inspection services such as House, Condo and Townhouse Inspections, Commercial Building Inspections, Mold Inspections, Indoor Air Quality Inspections, Radon Inspections and more. Our inspections always include recommendations for fire prevention by repairing, replacing or totally eliminating combustible items. We focus on keeping your home safe, healthy and fire-resistant. Call Aurora Home Inspections at (201)476-9200 for an appointment to have your home professionally inspected.