by vbranded | Sep 20, 2018 | Blog, Home Safety
Monitored and Non-Monitored Smoke Alarms One of the many advantages of a monitored, low voltage smoke detector is that it is monitored through your existing burglar alarm system. In the event of a fire, or the presence of smoke, an activation signal is sent...
by vbranded | Sep 17, 2018 | Blog, Home Safety
A smoke alarm, also known as a smoke detector, is a device that detects smoke and issues an audible sound and/or a visual signal to alert residents to a potential fire. Facts and Figures According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Although most newer homes...
by vbranded | Sep 14, 2018 | Blog, Home Safety, Inspection Day
People don’t often think about the fire risks posed by the light in their clothes closet, but it’s one of the few places in the house where a source of high heat can get too close to flammable materials. I come across this problem often in early 20th century homes. ...
by vbranded | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog, Home Safety, Winter Home Maintenance
How can I prevent CO poisoning? Purchase and install carbon monoxide detectors with labels showing that they meet the requirements of the new UL standard 2034 or Comprehensive Safety Analysis 6.19 safety standards. Make sure appliances are installed and operated...
by vbranded | Sep 8, 2018 | Blog, Home Safety, Winter Home Maintenance
CO Detector Placement CO detectors can monitor exposure levels, but do not place them: directly above or beside fuel-burning appliances, as appliances may emit a small amount of carbon monoxide upon start-up; within 15 feet of heating and cooking appliances, or in or...
by vbranded | Sep 5, 2018 | Blog, Home Safety
Potential Sources of Carbon Monoxide Any fuel-burning appliances which are malfunctioning or improperly installed can be a source of CO, such as: furnaces; stoves and ovens; water heaters; dryers; room and space heaters; fireplaces and wood stoves; charcoal grills;...
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