7 golden tips for fire prevention in high-rise apartments
(Baonghean.vn) - Besides the conveniences that high-rise apartments bring to residents, the risk of fire and explosion also makes many people worried. Therefore, when living in an apartment, it is necessary to ensure some basic fire prevention and fighting principles to avoid unfortunate incidents that may occur.
1. Regularly check the smoke alarm system
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| Smoke alarms are extremely important devices that homeowners should not ignore when living in high-rise apartments. This device is not too expensive but brings practical benefits. You also need to regularly check and maintain the system to ensure smooth operation. |
2. Do not install additional electrical equipment without permission.
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| The electrical system in an apartment must be installed and used properly, do not arbitrarily install additional power consuming devices, install protective devices, and automatically cut off when an electrical short circuit occurs. Each electrical outlet should preferably use one plug because if there are too many plugs, the risk of overloading and causing fire or explosion is very likely to occur, especially with old outlets and electrical wires. |
3. Be careful when cooking
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| The cause of fire and explosion almost always comes from the kitchen, so you must be very careful when cooking, especially when heating hot oil. Do not place electrical appliances that generate heat on the electric stove or heating fans... near items made of flammable materials. Especially do not leave children alone in the kitchen when cooking appliances are on. Safe cooking is also the best fire prevention measure for your apartment. |
4. Notes when using gas
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| If your family is using gas, you need to pay attention to turn off the gas cylinder valve first, then turn off the stove valve, avoid the case of only turning off the stove valve but forgetting to turn off the gas cylinder valve. If you smell gas, you need to notify all family members, absolutely do not turn on the electrical switch, or any tool or device that generates sparks, but open the door to ventilate, check the valve assembly, gas cylinder... |
5. Worship and burn incense carefully to avoid spreading fire.
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| In addition, if families burn incense or worship on holidays, they should stay away from places containing flammable substances and need someone to watch over them to prevent the spread of fire... |
6. Extinguish cigarette butts before throwing them away.
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| Many fires are started by cigarette butts, so make sure the cigarette is completely out before you throw it away. |
7. Does not contain large amounts of flammable or explosive substances
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| For households that wholesale flammable items such as clothes, mattresses, blankets, they need to be kept away from fire and heat sources, and should be arranged in batches according to each item, creating distance between items and necessary escape distances. Each family should not store large quantities of dangerous substances that cause fire and explosion in the house such as gasoline, oil, mini gas cylinders, etc. |