Fire prevention in a few points
There is never enough information about home safety, especially when there is a fire. Here we give you a few points that may remind you or acclimate you with different safety procedures in the event of a fire in your home.
1- If it is common to see evacuation plans and procedures in commercial buildings, it is more rare to see them in residential buildings.
You can draw a plan of your home in order to easily and quickly locate emergency exits, the fastest routes to get there, the locations of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers. As well as in the professional environment, have your family practiced at an evacuation by setting up a dummy evacuation every year. This will let you know what could be improved both on the plan but also for each member.
Important! Never return to a burning house or dwelling.Firefighters are the only ones who are adequately protected to save a person or animal trapped in flames and smoke.
2- Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be a must in all homes.
The smoke detector allows you to react as quickly as possible as soon as the first smoke appears. In order to detect as soon as possible the fumes of this odorless gas, colorless, the carbon monoxide detector makes it possible to avoid dramas because intoxications caused by this gas occur very quickly because if smoke and fire can be perceived by smell, The carbon monoxide is completely odourless.
* Choose detectors "UCL* rated.
* Choose a device with a long battery life of 10 years.
* Replace smoke detectors every 10 years.
* Install an ionization smoke detector near the bedrooms.
* Install a photocell detector near the kitchen and bathroom as they are less sensitive to moisture or cooking vapours.
3- Carry a ''UCL'' rated portable fire extinguisher.
4- In terms of everyday gestures, it is recommended to:
* never allow food to heat unattended on the stove, especially not oil;
* If you are deep frying, use a thermostatically controlled deep fryer;
* Always check that you have closed all rounds and oven before leaving the kitchen;
* Place flammable liquids such as paint or solvents away from heat sources;
* Place gasoline and propane tanks outside;
* Educate your children about certain precautions to take but when developing your evacuation plan and practices.
