And check your Smoke Alarms.
Positioning/Siting:
ü You can buy smoke alarms for as little as £5 in any DIY store
ü The minimum recommended number of smoke alarms in the home is one per
floor protecting your escape routes i.e. landings & hallways.
ü Smoke alarms shouldn’t be situated in or near bathrooms and kitchens as the
steam and cooking fumes sets them off.
ü Where possible, they should always be mounted on the ceiling not the walls as
they don’t work so effectively on the walls.
ü Smoke alarms should be fitted at least 12inches from walls, corners or light
fittings.
Testing and Maintenance:
ü You should test your alarm once a week by pressing and holding the test button
until the alarm beeps for approx 2-3 seconds.
ü Once every six [