Fire Safety And Evacuation - Bosch Security System User Manual

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.

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 give the earliest possible warning of danger.
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3. A smoke detector should be provided to protect each
sleeping area in a home (refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 on
page 65).
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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