Fire Alarms Save Lives

April 8, 2019 By admin

Sometimes it’s hard to think about fire safety. Some people may think that a fire won’t happen to them and don’t prepare for an emergency situation. Others may keep meaning to prepare, but it keeps slipping their minds. Fortunately, being prepared for a fire is a relatively simple task that won’t take a lot of time to accomplish. Whether for your home or business, fire alarm installation can make an important difference in your time of need.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 1,450 fire deaths occurs every year in homes with missing or non-functioning smoke alarms. If you are living in a residence without a fire alarm, it’s time for fire alarm installation. Fires are one of the most devastating accidents that can happen and having a working fire alarm can mean the difference between life and death in many cases.

When installing smoke detectors, aim to have one installed in every bedroom, outside of sleep areas, on every level of your home and near stairways. To minimize false alarms, install smoke alarms 10 feet away from cooking appliances. In some cases, you can use interconnected smoke and fire alarms to provide additional safety and early warning. An expert in fire alarm installation can help provide that service.

When installing alarms, make sure you never paint a smoke alarm and do not install near windows, doors or ducts. If you are hard of hearing, there are low pitch sound and vibration smoke alarms available.

Once you have installed fire alarms in all necessary areas, remember to test them monthly. Experts recommend you change batteries in smoke detectors once each year and that you replace smoke alarms every 10 years.

People know that fire alarms work. Did you know that having fire alarms visible in the workplace makes visitors and employees more comfortable? Knowing that a business is prepared and that an early warning system is in place can make a big difference for a person’s peace of mind.

Fire alarm systems have come a long way over the last few years. Many are able to alert people early to any potential issue, providing ample time to exit a building in a safe manner.

If you need fire alarm installation, check with an expert. An installer can show you how to best situate your fire alarms and discuss other measures you can take in the case of a fire.

Protecting your property against fire is an essential part of being a homeowner and/or business owner and having fire alarm installation completed by a professional is a good place to start.