Will you be entertaining friends and family at home this month? If so, now might be a good time to give your home a quick fire safety check. House fires can be more common this time of year, so it’s worth taking some time to think about how safe your house is.
The first step towards keeping your household safe from the effects of fire is to have the proper number of smoke detectors for the size of your home. As a general guide, you should fit a smoke detector on every habitable floor of the house, including the garage and basement. As an extra precaution, it is also a good idea to have a smoke detector in every occupied bedroom. You can never be too cautious when it comes to house fires.
Of course, smoke detectors are of no use if they are not working properly or are disconnected for some reason, so as well as having the correct number of smoke detectors, you should also take time every month to test them.
Do the members of your household know what to do if a fire breaks out? If not, you may want to schedule a family meeting to discuss what steps should be taken in the event of a house fire. A periodic fire drill will also help everyone in the home to be well prepared. It may be inconvenient, but it is worth it and may help to save lives one day.