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SAFETY TIPS :: SMOKE DETECTORS -
DON’T STAY HOME WITHOUT ONE !
Living In A Home Without Smike Detectors Is Risky Business!
 When fire occurs in
your home, your chances for survival are two times better when smoke detectors are present
than when they are not.
Smoke detectors, when properly installed and maintained
(following manufacturer’s directions), provide early warning when fires occur. Early
warning increases your chances for survival and allows the fire department to save more of
your property.
In support of smoke detector effectiveness, many cities
and states have laws requiring the installation of smoke detectors in dwellings. Check
with your local fire department or State Fire Marshal for further information.
This information has been produced by the National Fire
Information Council and the U.S. Fire Administration in the interest of saving lives and
property in America.
Safety Tips: Help Save Your Life & Property From Fire:
- For minimum protection, install a smoke detector
outside of each bedroom or sleeping area in your home and keep your bedroom doors closed
while you are asleep.
- Keep your smoke detectors properly maintained. Test
them at least once each month to insure that the detectors are working properly. Batteries
in battery-operated detectors should be changed at least twice yearly. Use only the type
of batteries recommended on the detector.
- If your smoke detector sounds when no smoke is
present, consult with the manufacturer or with your local fire department. If smoke from
cooking materials causes the detector to sound an alarm, do not remove the batteries or
disconnect the power source. Simply fan the smoke away from the detector until the alarm
stops. If this happens frequently, it may be necessary to relocate the detector or to
install a different type of detector.
- Develop an escape plan and review the plan with all
members of the family frequently. Be aware that children and elderly people may need
special assistance should fire occur. Establish a meeting place outside the house for all
members of the family to insure that everyone got out safely. When fire occurs, get out of
the house and use a neighbor’s telephone to notify the fire department.
IF YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR DOESN’T WORK PROPERLY,
THE SILENCE COULD BE DEADLY...
TEST.
Test your smoke detector at least once a month. Push the test button or use smoke.
CLEAN.
Clean your detector at least once a year. Dust with a vacuum cleaner.
REPLACE.
Replace the battery twice each year. Use the battery type listed on the detector.
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