Warmer weather means air conditioners will be in full swing, pools will get some attention, and the BBQ will be re-lit. While it is important to spend time outside enjoying your home, it is equally as important to ensure you home is prepared for fire safety for those “just in case” moments.
Here Are Some Tips To Ensure You Home Is Fire Safe In The Upcoming Summer Months:
Smoke Alarms
Make sure smoke alarms installation are correct and are working, ensure batteries are replaced when needed. Also make sure these tips are followed:
- Change batteries once a year.
- Fit an alarm in each bedroom of the house.
- Position smoke alarms as per the manufacturer’s’ instructions.
- Replace batteries when alarm signals batteries are low.
- Replace smoke alarms every 10 years.
- Test your alarm once a month.
Escape Plan For The Family
Kitchen Safety
Don’t Overload Power
Try to avoid plugging too many things into power-points, and avoid using numerous adapters. Where need be, installing additional power-points around the home is the best option. Always ask assistance from a licensed electrician when you want to install additional power points so you can position them in the safest area in the house.
Check The BBQ
Remove Leaves
Gutter Guards
Our licensed electricians are available to assist with any work you require around the home, whether it’s additional power points or ensuring smoke alarms and other fire safety equipment is installed or made available.
We serve areas in Canberra, Newcastle, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens.