Is Your Home Prepared In the Event Of A Fire

Place smoke alarms outside of bedrooms to ensure you can hear them in the event of a fire, hallways are some of the most common places to fit fire alarms, but many people also opt to install them in rooms where appliances are left plugged in.

Smoke alarms are not suitable for kitchens but heat alarms are a good alternative. These won’t detect heat from the oven but will warn you of an increase in temperature created by a fire in the room.

Battery operated fire alarms are convenient as they can be installed in any location, but they do require frequent inspections to ensure the batteries are still working.

AC-powered fire alarms are often installed in a business or rental property as they are more dependable over long periods of time as they do not require constant inspection like a battery-powered smoke alarm. However, they should have back up battery power to ensure that they are still effective in the event of a power cut, for example in the middle of the night.

Most fire alarms have a test button that will cause the alarm to sound when pushed. If nothing happens, assume that your smoke alarm is dead. Most battery-powered smoke detectors have either a blinking light or a solid light that lets you know that it is working. Mains powered fire alarms should be checked every year, as it involves live electricity, it is advised that this is done by a professional to avoid any risk of injury.

It is always worth purchasing fire extinguishers for the home and having them tested annually to ensure they are still effective. Ask the advice of the person testing your fire alarms on the best size fire extinguisher for each room, they will usually be able to install them at a convenient safety point in the home for you.

For those hard to replace photographs, documents and items with sentimental value, consider keeping them securely stored in a fireproof box. House deeds and heirlooms handed down over generations are things you would be devastated to lose, so do what you can to prevent this from happening.

Contact us today if you require advice and help from a professional fire company. We can provide fire risk assessments, fire safety tests and installation of professional fire safety equipment. Get in touch with our friendly team today if you’d like to learn more.