MEBANE, N.C., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For over 95
years, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has raised
fire safety awareness during Fire Prevention Week, held annually
the first week of October. This year's theme, "Learn the Sounds of
Fire Safety," is especially important as Americans spend more time
working, studying or recreating in their homes. In support of this
vital initiative, Kidde is proud to offer helpful alarm tips and
information as part of Carrier's Healthy Homes Program. Kidde
is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a leading
global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent
building and cold chain solutions.
On average, most people spend 90% of their time indoors and a
typical American spends 65% of their time in the home1,
which is why Carrier's Healthy Homes Program is critical to raising
awareness and education on the subject of indoor air quality,
health and safety in the home. According to the NFPA, working
smoke alarms help to reduce the risk of home fire deaths by 55%. In
fact, a study commissioned by Kidde revealed that working smoke
alarms double the chance of successful survival. Once a fire
starts, occupants have approximately two minutes to escape and
being familiar with alarm sounds and taking appropriate action is
imperative.
To help families stay safe and have confidence in their home
safety, Kidde shares the following tips:
- Learn the sounds of safety. Alarm sounds can easily be
mistaken for nuisance alarms when it may be sending another, more
urgent message. Become acquainted with your alarm-specific user
guide so you are prepared to act quickly. While alarm codes –
chirps and beeps – vary from model to model, a general guide for
Kidde alarms is:
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- 1 chirp (or beep) + a pause: indicates a trouble
condition. This is often a signal to replace the battery but can
also indicate other issues.
- 2 chirps (or beep) + a pause: is an end-of-life or
"replacement" chirp. It's time to replace the entire alarm, not
just the batteries.
- 3 beeps repeating: the alarm senses smoke from a fire.
Take emergency action
- 4 beeps repeating: the alarm senses carbon monoxide
present (smoke and CO combination or standalone CO models only).
Take emergency action.
- Test smoke alarms weekly. A working smoke alarm doubles
the chance of successful escape. Test alarms weekly to ensure
they're fully operational.
- Check coverage areas. The NFPA recommends a minimum of
one smoke alarm on every level of your home, one in every bedroom
and one outside sleeping areas such as hallways. For dual
protection, consider installing combination alarms that feature
both smoke and CO sensors.
- Replace smoke alarms after 10 years. Every smoke alarm –
hardwired or battery only – needs replacement at 10 years of age.
If you do not know the date of installation, a simple workaround is
to check the manufacturing date on the back of the alarm and add 10
years.
"While you're learning the sounds of safety, make sure to
practice escape plans. Families should know how to escape the home
in case of an emergency," said Sharon
Cooksey, Fire Safety Educator at Kidde. "When escape
planning, remember the 2s: Know 2 ways out of every room, practice
2 times per year and 2 times of the day —daytime and nighttime. And
don't forget to include pets too!"
Kidde celebrates the mission of the NFPA in promoting important
safety messages. For more information about Fire Prevention Week or
the "Learn the Sounds of Safety" campaign, please visit
nfpa.org/fpw. For more information and lifesaving tips, visit
kidde.com.
About Kidde
Kidde, a leading manufacturer of
residential smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire
extinguishers, and safety accessories, has been keeping the world a
safer place for over 100 years. Kidde produced the first integrated
smoke detection system a century ago and continues its legacy today
by delivering advanced fire-safety technology. Kidde is a part of
Carrier Global Corporation, the leading global provider of healthy,
safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain
solutions. For more information, visit kidde.com or
follow @KiddeSafety, and
on Facebook and Instagram.
1 Allen, J. G., et al. Homes for Health: 36 Expert
Tips to Make Your Home a Healthier Home.
https://homes.forhealth.org/36-expert-tips/
Contact:
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Sharon
Cooksey
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919-612-0583
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sharon.cooksey@carrier.com
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