28 User’s Guide
rather than mechanical failure of stoves or ovens.
• Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths.
Smoke detectors and smolder-resistant bedding and
upholstered furniture are significant fire deterrents.
• Heating is the second leading cause of residential fires.
However, heating fires are a larger problem in single
family homes than in apartments since the heating
systems in single family homes are often not
professionally maintained.
Fire Safety Tips
• In the event of a fire, escape first, then call for help.
Develop a home fire escape plan and designate a
meeting place outside. Make sure everyone in the family
knows two ways to escape from every room. Practice
feeling your way out with your eyes closed. Never stand
up in a fire, always crawl low under the smoke and try to
keep your mouth covered. Never return to a burning
building for any reason—it may cost you your life.
• Finally, having at least one working smoke alarm
dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire.
And remember to practice a home escape plan
frequently with your family.
Providing a Fire Warning System
Household fires are especially dangerous at night. Fires
produce smoke and deadly gases that can overcome
occupants while they sleep. To warn against fire, smoke
detectors should be installed outside each separate
sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms
and on each additional story of the family living unit,
including basements.
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