A New Canaan family is safe today because of working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.
It is important to have enough smoke alarms for your home. Fire research as demonstrated that with today’s modern furnishings, fires can spread much more rapidly than in the past when natural material were used.
Follow these simple instructions when installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors:
• Choose smoke/carbon monoxide alarms that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory such as UL.
• Install smoke alarms inside each sleeping room and outside of each sleeping area (typically in the bedroom hallway) and on every level of the home including basement.
• Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed outside of each sleeping area (again the bedroom hallway) and on every level of the home including basement. Combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are available for these locations.
• In addition to smoke detectors, the Fire Marshal’s Office recommends the use of heat detectors in areas where naturally occurring smoke or fumes would cause an alarm with a regular smoke detector. Places like kitchens and garages will benefit from heat detectors.
The Fire Marshal’s Office offers complimentary Home Safety Inspections to all New Canaan residence. Please contact the office to schedule an appointment by sending an email to donna.hutter@newcanaanct.gov or calling 203-594-3030.
