Safety measures in your Toronto home are important. They can save you or your family and pets lives. Toronto building codes are specific as to the requirements for your home or apartment. Follow these tips and it should go a long way to keeping you safe in your home.
1/Smoke alarms should be mounted on the ceiling in the centre of the room, hall or stairway.
This is because smoke tends to travel along the ceiling not along the walls.
2/ Don’t install the alarm close to doors or windows.
3/Don’t install your alarm near an air register, fan or vent
4/Keep alarms at least two feet from any corner
5/ If your alarm is connected to the wiring system of the house, always use a qualified electrician to do the install and check the alarm after installation is complete.
Resting ( recommended monthly)
Test your alarm by pressing the test button monthly
Change your batteries annually, even though battery operated devices warn you when they need to be changed.
Smoking
Smoking is a leading cause of house fires. So consider this.
Smoke outside
Dispose of your cigarette butt in a safe manner, such as a can of water or sand.
Candles
Home Fires caused by candles have doubled over the last decade. Be mindful. There are some serious risks.
Don’t put candles near drafts or vents
Trim the which, prior to using a candle
Make sure candles are placed on sturdy, flat surface
Keep candles out of reach of children and pets… especially wagging tales.
Roof
Trim any over-hanging branches that could spread a fire to and from your roof
Eavestroughs and gutters should be cleared regularly to avoid any flammable build-up of leaves and other materials.