Fire Detection Your system may include fire detection, depending upon purchased options and the local codes or regulations for your area. If so, please notify your local fire department that a fire alarm system has been installed. Fire systems require regular testing and maintenance. Common household dust build-up in smoke detectors can cause them to false alarm or fail in a time of need. Consult your alarm company service representative for a scheduled maintenance program. UL Listed fire alarm systems require a weekly test of the fire alarm horn or bell. This can be done by following the instructions of your alarm company representative.
The following information is from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 74. In Case of Fire Leave immediately! Don’t stop to pack or search for valuables. In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay low. Crawl if necessary. The clearest air is usually at the floor. If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel the door and door knob to see if undue heat is present. If relatively cool, brace your foot against the bottom of the door with your hip against the middle, and one hand against the top edge. Open slightly. If there is a rush of hot air, slam the door quickly and latch it. Unvented fire will build up considerable pressure.
Be sure that the entire household realizes this danger. Use a neighbor's phone or street fire alarm box. The job of extinguishing the fire should be left to the professionals. Too many unforeseen things can occur when inexperienced people try to extinguish a fire. Fire Prevention and Escape The purpose of heat and smoke detectors is to detect a fire in its earliest stages and sound an alarm, giving occupants more time to exit the premises before smoke reaches a dangerous level.
Known Fire Hazards No detection device can protect life in all situations; therefore, safeguards should be taken to avoid such potentially dangerous situations as smoking in bed, leaving children alone, and cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline. The best fire protection is minimizing fire hazards through proper storage of materials and good housekeeping practices. Careless use of combustible materials and electrical appliances or overloading of