Home Fire Inspection Checklist Posted on July 27, 2016 by SecurityAlarmIM

Katie and Donovan were two kids from Northern Illinois with their entire lives in front of them.  Katie was a sweet 7^th grader known for her smiles and positive outlook on life. Donovan was a 16 yr old athlete with a budding football career. Unfortunately Donavan never played his senior year and Katie’s smile never brightened the 8^th grade class rooms. Both, along with their 3 other family members were tragically taken by a house fire. The fire was reported by a neighbor but it was too late for firefighters to save them. Why do we tell this story? Because it’s stories like this that remind us the IMPORTANCE of Home Fire Inspections.  It reminds us that life is fragile and steps need to be taken to protect the life we have.

Below is a small check list for your home. It’s a great idea to go through this list and see what you can do to improve the safety of your home.

Smoke and Heat Detection

1. Home has a smoke alarm in every bedroom
2. Home has smoke alarm on every level
3. Home has smoke alarms outside sleeping areas in hallways
4. Home has a smoke alarm in general living area
5. All smoke alarms are working
6. Home has a heat detector in the kitchen
7. Home has heat detectors in the attic (if applicable)
8. All fire devices are monitored

Carbon Monoxide Detection

9. Home has a Carbon Monoxide detector near any fuel burning device
10. Home has Carbon Monoxide detector outside every sleeping area
11. Home has Carbon Monoxide detector on every level

Fire Escape Plan

12. Family has home Fire escape plan
13. Family practices Fire Escape Plan at least twice a year

Miscellaneous

14. People smoke outside the home
15. Matches, lighters, and cigarettes are kept out of children’s reach
16. Chimney and furnace and cleaned and inspected annually
17. Space heaters are have automatic shut off system when tipped over
18. Extension cords are never used with space heaters
19. Flammable materials are kept clear of space heaters, fire places, etc
20. Cooking area is clear of flammable items
21. Electrical Cords are not frayed or cracked
22. House number is CLEARLY visible from the street

The fire and security expects at Security Alarm want to ensure your family’s safety. We can help you keep your house in check. There are enough tragedies in this world for avoidable ones to occur. If you have questions or are interesting in adding fire protection to your home, please give us a call at 618-548-5768 or contact us online.