Fire Safety And Evacuation - Bosch D621 Series User Manual

D621 Series | User's Guide | Fire Safety And Evacuation
Smoke detectors cannot detect smoke in chimneys, walls,
or roofs, or smoke blocked by a closed door. They may
not detect smoke or fire on a level of the building
different from the one on which they are located. Smoke
detectors may not be able to warn in time about fires
started by explosions, improper storage of flammables,
overloaded electrical circuits, or other types of hazardous
conditions.
If phone lines are out of service, reports from the security
system to the security company cannot be sent.
Telephone lines are vulnerable to compromise by several
means. Inadequate maintenance and failure to test are the
most common causes of alarm failure. It is strongly
recommended that you test your system once a week to
be sure that all system components are working properly.
Although having a security system may make you eligible
for reduced insurance premiums, the system is no
substitute for insurance. Warning devices cannot
compensate you for loss of life or property.
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Fire Safety And Evacuation

Residential fire is a leading cause of accidental death. Most
fire related deaths occur at night when occupants suffocate in
their sleep from smoke and toxic gases, rather than from
burns. To help reduce this risk, the following program should
be implemented.
1. Minimize fire hazards. Smoking in bed, cleaning with
flammable liquids such as gasoline, leaving children home
alone, and using unsafe holiday decorations are some of
the common causes of household fire.
2. Install a fire alarm system. The primary purpose of this
system is to protect lives by giving the earliest possible
warning of danger.
3. A smoke detector should be provided to protect each
sleeping area in a home.
4. Practice an escape plan. Because there may be very little
time between detection of a fire and the time it becomes
deadly, it is important that every member of the family
understand how to quickly evacuate according to the plan.
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