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samedi 1 novembre 2014

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By Young Lindsay


Fire has three basic ingredients. Fuel causes the flame, air makes it breathe, and heat gives it the continuity to grow. But when all three components strike in your very own abode, you only have two minutes to escape when a blaze starts.

More than fifty percent of deaths in home infernos have happened because of non working smoke alarms. Because of this statistic, it is highly encouraged to have mist sprayers, smoke detectors, and fire sprinkler hydraulic calculation software. But all of them will be useless if you do not know the basics of flame safety.

The basic rule is to get out and stay outside while getting help. You should also test your smoke detectors regularly and change batteries as necessary. Talking with your family and other household members about what to do in case of a blaze is also a must to ensure that everyone knows how to escape in case of emergency.

Eradicate all possible conflagration hazards. If there are inflammable stuff you need at home, make sure that they are properly stored and out of the reach of children. Curtains, clothes, paper, and other objects that can easily devour fire should be at least thirty six inches away from items that produce heat. Remember to turn off and unplug your electrical appliances when they are not in use. Be responsible if you are a smoker.

Have your detectors placed in every room, even the bathroom. Do not disable these lifesavers for whatever reason. Brief the kids about how they work and what to do when they beep. They should be replaced every after ten years to ensure that they are of good condition.

Discuss your hell escape scheme with your family. They should know at least two methods of getting out in every room, whether via windows or secret passages. Do some fire simulation drills for practice at least two times every year, and learn how to wake up to the screaming of the alarms. Otherwise they are useless warning callers.

Keep your focus when you are in the kitchen, probably cooking or microwaving or baking. Do not leave the cooking process unattended and make sure the kitchen appliances are turned off when you leave. Check for short circuits and defects in the wiring.

Carbon monoxide alarms are also very important. Have them installed in all rooms and in the case they go off, move to where there is fresh air immediately. Propane, natural gas, charcoal and gasoline can cause heavy levels carbon monoxide, so never keep them or use them in enclosed areas.

Lastly, undergo training under the fire department if you are planning to use extinguishers. So far, there are only four situations where you can use a portable extinguisher. It is when the blaze is not growing and is confined within a small area, if there are no one else left in the house, if the fire department has already been contacted, and if smoke has not filled the room.




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