Maintenance And Installation Tips For Fire Alarm System

For a property owner looking to protect your biggest asset, it's vital to have working smoke detectors in your home or business building, so you're alerted at the first sign of a fire. Every fireproof company has a fire detection device built at their premises.

Smoke is a lethal toxin that, in minutes, may cause damage or death. Many citizens do know that every room has a functioning smoke alarm allowing families more time to escape unharmed. In addition, the risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in homes with functioning smoke detectors, according to the National Fire Safety Association.

Yet even then, the National Fire Protection Association also estimates that three out of five deaths from home fire result from property fires without smoke detectors functioning.

Here are some maintenance tips

• 24 percent of smoke alarm failures were triggered by dead batteries. Testing smoke detectors at least monthly is necessary and replacing alkaline batteries at least once a year.

• Every bedroom has to have a functioning smoke alarm. Half of all deaths from home fire occur between 11 pm, and 7 am when most people are asleep. Statistics indicate one out of three smoke detectors does not work! Most devices with smoke detectors have a check button. If you are not sure how to check your product, please visit the website of the manufacturer.

• To ensure the safety of your place, you can also consider using a fire-adapted communicator and add an extra layer of protection.

• Smoke detector systems may become ineffective as they age. Smoke detectors will be replaced every 10 years. Uncertain how old your alarm is? Only test the date of manufacture on the back of your smoke alarm device.

• Properly installing your smoke detectors and ensuring that they operate properly are simple measures that you can take today to protect your property and keep your most important possessions safe from fire. Contact your nearest Fire department for any questions.