Fire risk: how do you prevent a house fire?
The protection of your home does not stop with protection against burglary. Fire is also a – unfortunately often underestimated – risk. House fires are a serious issue in Switzerland and can have devastating consequences for families and homes.
Awareness and quality
Everything starts with a lack of awareness of fire risks: despite the legal obligations already in force, there are still too few smoke detectors in Swiss homes. The quality of some smoke detectors also leaves much to be desired.
Prevention is better than cure
The first step towards a fire-safe home is simple: installing sufficient smoke detectors on different floors and in all rooms. It is important to take into account the correct positioning of the smoke detectors, depending on the specific layout of the home.
To avoid false alarms in the kitchen or bathroom, there are also heat detectors that can detect fire.
In short, good prevention starts with the choice of a high-quality fire detection system with reliable fire and heat detectors that are mounted in the right place.
Respond efficiently and quickly in the event of a fire
What if a fire actually breaks out and you are not at home? Then the added value of a fire detection system that is connected to a control room (alarm center) immediately becomes clear. The connected smoke and/or heat detectors ensure that the right people are notified in the event of a fire: the control room notifies you personally of the fire, and the emergency services are notified in time, which reduces the risk of damage.
In short, good prevention starts with the choice of a high-quality fire detection system with reliable fire and heat detectors that are mounted in the right place.
Saving lives
Installing an efficient fire detection system can save lives. A proactive approach is therefore important when building, buying, or renting out a home, whether it is a house or an apartment. Since every home has its own specific risks and needs, it is interesting to have an analysis carried out by an expert who can draw up a tailor-made fire prevention package.
