Fire Safety

Fire safety is the set of practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to prevent ignition of an uncontrolled fire, and those that are used to limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts.
Good fire safety practice that you should follow includes. Keeping your workplace uncluttered and having a good standard of housekeeping. On a regular schedule, remove combustible waste, including accumulations of dust. Keep ignition sources away from combustible materials or flammable liquids and gases.

Fire Safety at Home

Keep the stove and oven clear. Kitchens are the most common places for house fires. To prevent kitchen fires, don’t leave anything flammable near the stove or oven. Make sure curtains don’t hang over the stove, and never rest towels or a cookbook on the stove top.
Faulty appliances/wiring cause the greatest number of house fires. Heating devices such as heaters, wood stoves, and fireplaces, are another leading cause. Most often the fires start when something like furniture, boxes, or clothing placed too near the heat source overheats and ignites

Smoke Detectors

Contact your local Fire Department for specific rules regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide monitor laws for your home, business.
Smoke detectors should be installed on every level of your home to detect rising smoke from a fire. They should be placed inside or directly outside of each bedroom and common areas, and in laundry rooms and kitchens where fires can originate.
How often does a smoke detector need be replaced?  Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years from the date of manufacturing (the date should be indicated on the device). Dust and debris can settle inside the device and the sensors may not work as well after the 10-year period.