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Fire Safety Tips:Protect Your House from Fire

Posted by Fire Safety | Posted in Fire Safety Tips | Posted on 10-12-2008

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House fires are frightening and deadly. Homeowners should make sure that their homes are not susceptible to fire. Here is a list of fire prevention tips:
* Test smoke alarms regularly.
* Keep alarms free of dust and cobwebs.
* Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home.
* Replace batteries in smoke alarms twice a year.
* Replace alarms that are older than 10 years.
* Consider having a sprinkler system installed in your home.
* Install escape ladders on the upper levels of your home and make sure everyone knows how to use them.
* Keep fire extinguishers easy to reach on every level of your home.
* If building a new home, make sure firebreaks are installed in the framing.
* Dig a window well and install a window if you have a basement bedroom.
* Check the seals on your windows and doors since drafts will cause the fire to spread.
* Practice a fire escape drill with your family.

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Gina said on 11-12-2008

Great tips! I’ve recently learned that making a home safer can save me money on my homeowners insurance. check out these holiday fire safety tips: http://blog.insweb.com/2008/12/10_holiday_fire_safety_tips.html

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