Home Safety Survey Program References NFPA 1001 NFPA

Home Safety Survey Program

References • NFPA 1001 • NFPA 1045 • National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation Life Safety Initiatives

Objectives • Utilizing a home safety survey form, conduct a home safety survey IAW NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1045

Why conduct home safety surveys • It’s part of the core mission of the fire service • It saves lives • It is cost effective • It reduces fires and injuries that occur in the home

Common hazards in the home • Use of candles and smoking materials • Trip and fall hazards • Misuse of household chemicals • Scald hazards • Radon • Carbon monoxide

Common hazards in the home • • Storage of trash Electrical cord use Heating systems Blocked or inaccessible escape routes

Fire extinguishers • Types – Usually B/C or A/B/C • Inspection – – In date Charged Clear of debris Accessible • Home use – Allows for quick access and exit

Smoke Alarms • Types – Ionizing and Photoelectric • Inspection – – Clean Less than 10 years old Test batteries monthly Replace batteries 2 x year

Smoke Alarms • Placement – – – Every floor Outside sleeping areas At least 10’ from cooking Away from ventilation At least 12” from walls

Residential Sprinklers • Reduce life threat • Reduce damage due to fire • Reduce water damage due to fire

WUI Hazards • Maintain a survivable space • Keep roof areas free from debris • Use high moisture, low flammability plants near homes • Place ¼” mesh over all vents • Install spark arresters • Provide access for emergency water supply

Safety Survey • • Introductions Reason for visit Utilize forms Review form and make recommendations Capture hazard information and other data Leave form with owner and ensure follow on action Install detectors and make corrections if possible Recommend community groups as needed

For More Information • https: //www. usfa. fema. gov/prevention/outre ach/ • http: //www. nfpa. org/public-education/