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WHERE THERE IS SMOKE MAKE SURE THERE IS NO FIRE!
I am very pleased to reblog this critically important post from Rhonda Sanderson of Pillar to Post Home Inspections http://activerain.com/profile/rhondasanderson  about fire alarm and smoke detector maintenance. I have once been in a work situation where people ignored a fire alarm. It was a REAL FIRE and a dozen people could have been hurt. NEVER IGNORE A FIRE ALARM. And with the holiday season approaching, there are many more opportunities for fires to ignite: candles, burnt-out Christmas lights, space heaters.
Smoke alarms are an important defense against injury or death in house fires. Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show that nearly two-thirds of home fire fatalities occur in homes with non-working or missing smoke detectors. Most building codes now require smoke detectors in all residential structures, which has resulted in a steep drop in fire- and smoke-related deaths. Homeowners should check with their local public safety office or fire department for specific information on these requirements. We asked Roberto Sarjoo, Marketing Manager for Pillar To Post, for his tips on smoke alarms.
As in real estate, location is key! Smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area, and on each level of the home. Alarms ... more

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