2. Study the possible escape routes from each location within the house. Since many fires occur
at night, special attention should be given to the escape routes from sleeping quarters.
3. Escape from a bedroom must be possible without opening the interior door.
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Consider the following when making your escape plans:
• Ensure all border doors and windows are easily opened. Ensure that they are not painted shut,
and the locking mechanisms operate smoothly.
• If opening or using the exit is too difficult for children, the elderly or handicapped, plans for
rescue should be developed. This includes making sure that those who are to perform the
rescue can promptly hear the fire warning signal.
• If the exit is above the ground level, an approved fire ladder or rope should be provided as well
as training in its use.
• Exits on the ground level should be kept clear. Be sure to remove snow from exterior patio
doors in winter; outdoor furniture or equipment should not block exits.
• Each person should know the predetermined assembly point where everyone can be
accounted for (e.g., across the street or at a neighbor's house). Once everyone is out of the
building, call the fire department.
• A good plan emphasizes quick escape. Do not attempt to fight the fire, and do not gather
belongings as this can waste valuable time. Once outside, do not re-enter the house. Wait for
the fire department.
• Write the fire escape plan down and rehearse it frequently so that should an emergency arise,
everyone will know what to do. Revise the plan as conditions change, such as the number of
people in the home, or if there are changes to the building’s construction.
• Make sure your fire warning system is operational by conducting weekly tests. If you are
unsure about system operation, contact your installer.
• We recommend that you contact your local fire department and request further information
on fire safety and escape planning. If available, have your local fire prevention officer conduct
an in-house fire safety inspection.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Figure 5
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and very toxic, it also moves freely in the air. CO
detectors can measure the concentration and sound a loud alarm before a potentially harmful level
is reached. The human body is most vulnerable to the effects of CO gas during sleeping hours;
therefore, CO detectors should be located in or as near as possible to sleeping areas of the home.
For maximum protection, a CO alarm should be located outside primary sleeping areas or on each
level of your home. Figure 5 indicates the suggested locations in the home.
Do NOT place the CO alarm in the following areas:
• Where the temperature may drop below -10ºC or exceed 40ºC
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