Protect Your Building From Fire Damage
Buildings are not fireproof. They are
usually constructed to endure wind, bad
weather, or earthquakes, but not to endure
fires and other catastrophes of that kind.
Many of the materials used in building a
house are highly flammable: think parquet;
think wooden frames, dyes and wallpapers.
And if you live in a wooden building, "extra
care" is not enough! When it comes to home
safety, fireproofing is a must. Besides, a
fireproofed building gets better insurance
quotes and provides that peace of mind we
all long for.
Installing smoke and fire alarms is a
must for any building. This is not an
exclusive requisite for private residences.
There are practically no companies around
the world without a proper fire alarm system
and some even have sophisticated and not so
sophisticated fire-extinguishing systems.
There's practically no building without a
classic fire extinguisher, or at least there
shouldn't be. If you don't have a fire
extinguisher in place, it's time to purchase
one, especially around Christmas when the
chances of minor and not so minor fire
accidents increase by up to 40 %. This
shouldn't come as a surprise if you consider
that fir tree sap is highly flammable and
the long use of old Christmas tree
installations might initiate a fire.
Unsupervised candles are also a problem, but
fireworks really take the lead in this
"burning competition".
While fire-extinguishing systems might
protect your building if they function
properly, there are other options you should
consider….. just in case. For example,
installing fire resistant plasterboards in
the roof space between the rooms will slow
down the spread of the flames, giving you
enough time to get out in case of danger. In
addition, if you live in an old house you
should consider having your electrical
circuits checked by a professional
electrician. Overloaded circuits often lead
to accidents.
Do you have kids? You probably think you
know this, but never leave them alone near
matches, lighters or any device that might
produce fire. For a special reason kids are
fascinated by fire and they love to play
with matches. Teach them how to use a match
and teach them why it's dangerous to play
with fire. A good "fire education" might
save your property and their lives one day.
You probably hear "don't smoke in bed" as
often as you hear "don't drink and drive".
This shouldn't surprise you. Smoking in bed
is a major cause of fires and fire deaths!
Don't take unnecessary risks! Don't do it,
saying "it will not happen to me". You never
know. if you come home tired from work and
you fall asleep with a cigarette in your
hand, the "Smoking Kills" warning on the
package will become too fast a certainty.
One more piece of advice: in case
of major fire accidents (let's hope this
will never happen in your case) don't play
the hero! Don't stop and try to put out the
fire. You should know that inhaling smoke
and hot fumes is the major cause of death in
such situations, not burning. It's useless
to say "don't panic". You will panic, but
try to control this panic and rush to the
closest neighbor and call the fire
department.
If you are looking for a professional
fire damage restoration company please call us
today at 800.828.4398 or complete
our
online request form.
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