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Fire Safety Tips for Apartments in Kochi

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Living in apartments poses several challenges when dealing with a fire. Apartment dwellers in Kochi should know how to prevent fires, how to escape fires, and how to help keep fellow residents safe. Apartment fires can be dangerous because a fire started in one apartment can affect several others, yet apartment buildings are often constructed in a way to protect the tenants from fires. Many apartment buildings in Kochi also contain a fire alarm system that warns residents whenever it detects smoke or fire. If you live in an apartment building, make sure you review these fire safety tips so you know how to react if there is a fire. Here are some important tips to prevent and escape apartment fires:

Install Safety Devices
One of the first things a building manager should do is make sure each unit has the appropriate fire-safety devices. Fire alarms, for example, can alert sleeping renters that there is a fire in the building. This early warning could help prevent injuries and deaths. Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers can also help residents remain safe in their apartments. A fire ladder or another type of emergency escape plan can give tenants a quick way to exit upper-level rooms in the event of a fire. Everyone in the apartment in the Cochin city should be familiar with the fire protection system in the building. Each protection system depends on where and when the complex was built. Apartment complexes with a sprinkler system provide an additional way to extinguish fires at the right time. Moreover, most apartment buildings also have fire alarm pull stations for alerting other residents that there is a fire.
Fire Escape Route
Pre-planning can save lives in the event of a fire. With the prevalence of synthetic materials and polyblends in household furniture and products, fires can spread more rapidly and at a higher heat than in the past. Shaving minutes off of an exit from a building can mean the difference of life-and-death. Particularly if you have a multifamily property or apartment building creating an escape/emergency plan is important. These plans should be reviewed with your tenants, as well as, clearly posted in each unit. You may also want to include emergency numbers and contact information on this sheet.

Housekeeping Tips

  • Never leave burning candles unattended.
  • Make sure clothes dryers’ lint hoses are metal, not plastic.
  • Check electrical cords for appliances. Cords that are frayed or cracked are potential fire hazards. Unplug the cord immediately and replace.
  • Do not smoke in bed or leave burning cigarettes unattended.
  • Do not block your means of exit with useless clutter.
  • Insist your apartment management develops and follows an evacuation plan.
  • In case of emergency, always follow managements evacuation procedure.
  • Do not store flammable materials, such as gasoline cans or a propane tank, in your apartment.
  • Protect your appliances and your home by using surge protectors.

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