Evacuation Plan
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Evacuation Plan
The purpose of an early warning smoke alarm is to detect the presence of fire in its early
stages and sound an alarm giving the occupants time to exit the premises safely.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the Evacuation Plan be in accordance with ANSI/NFPA
72.
Avoiding Fire Hazards
No detection device can protect life in all situations. Therefore, safeguards should be
taken to avoid potentially dangerous situations as follows:
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Do not smoke in bed.
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Do not leave children home alone.
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Never clean with flammable liquids such as gasoline.
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Properly store materials. Use general good housekeeping techniques to keep
your home neat and tidy. A cluttered basement, attic, or other storage area is an
open invitation to fire.
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Use combustible materials and electrical appliances carefully and only for their
intended uses. Do not overload electrical outlets
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Do not store explosive and/or fast burning materials in your home.
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Even after proper precautions have been taken, fires can start. Be prepared.
What to do in Case of Fire
In the event of a fire:
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Leave immediately. Do not stop to pack or search for valuables.
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In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay low, crawl if necessary.
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The clearest air is usually near the floor.
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If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel the door and door knob to
see if undue heat is present. If they seem cool, brace your foot against the
bottom of the door with your hip against the door and one hand against the top
edge. Open it slightly. If a rush of hot air is felt, slam the door quickly and latch it.
Unvented fire tends to build up considerable pressure. Be sure all members of
the household realize and understand this danger.
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Use your cell phone, a neighbor’s phone or a street fire alarm box to call the fire
department. The job of extinguishing the fire should be left to the professionals.
