It's a Life Safety Issue!!

The non-profit NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) reports 85 percent of all U.S. fire deaths occur in the home, and in 2000, fires caused more than $11 billion of property damage. Smoke alarms can avert this damage and loss of life. The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) is advocating fire safety through proper installation and maintenance of smoke alarms. Below are helpful tips for for installing and maintaining smoke alarms:

Smoke alarms should be installed inside and outside each sleeping area and on each level of a home.

Battery-operated smoke alarms will need batteries routinely changed. An easy way to remember to do this maintenance is to change the batteries when the time changes in the fall and the spring.

Consult the smoke alarm’s user manual for more maintenance information.

Smoke alarms can also be hardwired into a home. Wired smoke alarms can offer convenience along with added security and protection, since they do not require battery changes. Wired smoke alarms can be integrated into a newly purchased security system or a previously installed security system.

Remember that a "monitored" alarm gets help on the way faster and can reduce the potential for injury, death and property damage. As well as an added benefit, with a monitored fire detector added to your burglary system your insurance company usually will give you a discount!

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