Your home should be the place where you feel the most comfortable and secure. One way to increase those feelings is to assure yourself that it’s as protected from fire damage as possible. Before calling in a fire protection service, follow these tips to prepare your space for emergencies.

How Can You Ensure Your Home Is Fireproofed?

1. Check the Smoke Detectors & Fire Extinguishers

Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers will go a long way in preventing damage from a fire. A smoke detector will likely be your first warning about one, so check it at least once a month and change the batteries at least once a year. Additionally, if a fire ignites, your extinguisher will be your first line of defense. Whether you have a rechargeable or a disposable one, check it regularly to ensure it's ready for action. Finally, have a fire protection service determine if your equipment is up to date.

2. Keep It Clean

Most homes have their share of magazines, books, and envelopes, particularly in the attics and basements. However, these materials are excellent fuel for a fire. Once or twice a year, do a thorough cleaning and remove excess flammable items.

This also applies to outdoor cleaning, as dead and dry vegetation can feed a fire outside. Remove vegetation that's within 30 feet from your home, and clean flammable materials from your gutters.

3. Inspect the Wiring

From 2012 to 2016, electrical failures or malfunctions were the second leading cause of U.S. home fires. To prevent an issue, have all the electrical work in your home done by a qualified professional. When building, remodeling, or buying a home, you should also call an inspector and make sure everything follows local rules. If you frequently blow fuses, feel tingling sensations when you touch an appliance, or notice other symptoms of wiring problems, have a fire protection service inspect for fire hazards.

 

Keep your home safe from the threat of fire with the help of Accel Fire Systems, Inc. in Anchorage, AK. For over 20 years, they’ve helped customers fend off flames by designing and installing life-saving products. They offer fire protection equipment, fire suppression services, backflow services, sprinkler systems, and fire inspection services to ensure your home and equipment are up to date. Call them at (907) 349-1490 to find out how they can help you, or visit their website to learn more about their services.