We read about them in the news on a daily basis, they breakout in all parts of the country and the dry summer heat doesn’t seem to help! What are they? Fires. Whether these fires take place in a forest or in a residential area, they are dangerous and can be fatal. Even if your luxury apartment is fire-resistant, it doesn't mean that it couldn't catch a blaze! With that in mind, you should check out these fire safety tips to learn about the preventative measures in luxury apartments in New Jersey you need to take.
Smoke Detector
Your apartment should have a minimum of one working smoke detector (and fire extinguisher) but having a few in different rooms can give you extra peace of mind. Place them in spaces where fires could occur like the kitchen, near the fireplace and by other sources of heat. It's recommended to test the smoke detectors regularly to ensure it is properly working and change the batteries in the fall and spring. Additionally, install a carbon monoxide detector to avoid harmful and deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
Candles
Everyone loves a scented candle but forgetting to blow it out when you leave your apartment is a huge safety risk. To reduce the risk of the open flame catching something on fire, consider using candle warmers or plug-in scented oils for that enjoyable fragrance. This alternative is much safer and if you have small children or animals, you don't have to worry about them knocking lit candles over.
Power Overload
Avoid overloading electrical outlets, especially ones near entertainment centers. When you have your TV, cable box, DVD player, game console and other devices plugged into an outlet, you run the risk of starting an electrical fire. Instead, keep a minimum number of electronic plugged into one outlet at a time and use power strips with surge protectors.
Cooking
Never leave cooking areas like the kitchen unattended when in use. Always scrub the stovetop clean after each use to prevent leftover food debris, grease or oil from catching on fire. When using the grill outdoor, be extremely careful of how close you are to your apartment building and constantly monitor the flame. According to the National Fire Incident Reporting System, majority of grill fires take place during the summer with 17% of them occurring in July and 39% happen in May, June and August.
Fire safety is a year round concern and you should always be prepared for a fire emergency!
Smoke Detector
Your apartment should have a minimum of one working smoke detector (and fire extinguisher) but having a few in different rooms can give you extra peace of mind. Place them in spaces where fires could occur like the kitchen, near the fireplace and by other sources of heat. It's recommended to test the smoke detectors regularly to ensure it is properly working and change the batteries in the fall and spring. Additionally, install a carbon monoxide detector to avoid harmful and deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
Candles
Everyone loves a scented candle but forgetting to blow it out when you leave your apartment is a huge safety risk. To reduce the risk of the open flame catching something on fire, consider using candle warmers or plug-in scented oils for that enjoyable fragrance. This alternative is much safer and if you have small children or animals, you don't have to worry about them knocking lit candles over.
Power Overload
Avoid overloading electrical outlets, especially ones near entertainment centers. When you have your TV, cable box, DVD player, game console and other devices plugged into an outlet, you run the risk of starting an electrical fire. Instead, keep a minimum number of electronic plugged into one outlet at a time and use power strips with surge protectors.
Cooking
Never leave cooking areas like the kitchen unattended when in use. Always scrub the stovetop clean after each use to prevent leftover food debris, grease or oil from catching on fire. When using the grill outdoor, be extremely careful of how close you are to your apartment building and constantly monitor the flame. According to the National Fire Incident Reporting System, majority of grill fires take place during the summer with 17% of them occurring in July and 39% happen in May, June and August.
Fire safety is a year round concern and you should always be prepared for a fire emergency!