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Home Safety Protection
Plan FAQ’s
Q:
How many Smoke Detectors should I have in my home and where should they
be installed?
A:
You should install at least one smoke detector on every habitable level
of your home, including attics and basements that are tall enough to
allow access. It is also recommended to install a smoke detector in the
following locations: one inside each bedroom (particularly if bedroom
doors are closed while sleeping) and one or more in the main hallway of
the sleeping area, one in the garage, one in the furnace room, and also
in the vicinity of any additional room in which your family regularly
spends time.
Q:
Where should I place Carbon Monoxide Detectors in my home?
A:
You should install at least one carbon monoxide detector on every
habitable level of you home. A CO detector should be located within 10
feet of each bedroom door and there should be one near or over any
attached garage. A CO detector should be placed in the furnace room at
approximately 15 to 20 feet from the furnace.
Q: How many Fire Extinguishers should I have in my home and where
should they be located?
A:
You should have one fire extinguisher for every 600 square feet of
living space and at least one per level of your home. It is recommended
to have a fire extinguisher in both the kitchen and garage of your home.
Q: How do I operate my fire extinguisher in the event of fire?
A:
Perform the PASS method – Pull the safety pin, Aim
the extinguisher nozzle at base of fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep
from side to side.
In addition to these
tips, be sure to regularly practice mock fire drills with your family.
Have planned escape routes (which may require the need of an
Emergency Escape Ladder) and a pre determined safe meeting place
outside the home.
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