A Guide To Fire Safety For New Home Buyers

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Isn’t your home supposed to be the safest place on the earth? But have you ever thought what would you do, if some external factors ruin your home? You may have bought your dream home, for example, a 1 BHK flat in Nashik, which you have decorated with your own hand. What if due to any negligence, there is a fire at your place? Here is a safety manual that will help you to deal with such situations.

1) Most of the time, fire breaks out due to short circuit. So, it is necessary to get electrical wires, sockets and switchboards checked regularly. Especially, during rains keep a close watch and don’t touch the switches with wet hands.

2) Install a smoke alarm. The high-technology smoke detectors are now can be linked to your phone. So, every time smoke is detected, you are signalled to handle the situation.

3) A handy fire extinguisher at home is a good equipment to fight with fire. Ensure it is placed on the corner and can be accessed easily at the time of emergency. Keep in mind to service the equipment regularly.

4) It is also important to have a clear knowledge about the building. Check the ...
... emergency exit and also let your family member be aware of it. Never use elevator if the fire has broken out, take the stairs to escape.

5) Keep burners and LPG stoves on a raised non-combustible platforms as it will not ignite, burn or support combustion. Keep your children away from the kitchen. If the LPG cylinder is leaking, call professionals for an immediate help.

6) Keep flammable liquids away from any kind of ignition sources and store them in cool and well-ventilated zone.

7) Evacuate the area immediately and raise an alarm. Call for help and make sure not only your family members, but also other residents of the building escape and evacuate the area as soon as possible.

These are some of the basic but important tips to keep in mind to fight during a fire break out. However, the newly constructed 1 and 2 BHK flats in Nashik by some of the renowned developers are well-equipped to fight such emergency situations. With all the necessary measures taken and friendly designs of residential projects, homes are well taken care of. However, it is your responsibility to check the flat and the apartment whether it is equipped or not to fight during such an emergency situation before you move in to he property.