Fire Prevention Week: The Importance of Working Smoke Alarms in Chino?

10/7/2024 (Permalink)

We are trained and certified to restore fire damage in San Bernardino County.

Our local Chino/Chino Hills team joins with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to spread the word about smoke alarms during national Fire Awareness Month. Here are some tips for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm safety from the NFPA:

Smoke Alarms

• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.
• For the best protection, choose interconnected smoke alarms. When one sounds, they all sound.

• Test alarms at least once a month using the test button.
• Replace smoke alarms if they are over ten years old.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms

• Install CO alarms outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home. This includes the basement and attic. Do not place alarms near fireplaces or fuel-burning appliances. Check to see what the law is in your community for placement.
• Replace CO alarms between 5-10 years or as stated in the manufacturer’s instructions.

Make a Plan

Everyone in the home should know the sounds and signals of the smoke and CO alarms.

When the alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside. Have an outside meeting place to make sure that everyone gets out safely. Call 9-1-1 from outside your home from a mobile phone or a trusted neighbor’s phone.

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