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When the smoke alarm sounds:
Smoke alarms are designed to minimise false alarms.
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm,
unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm.
Combustion particles from cooking may set off the
alarm if located too close to the cooking area. Large
quantities of combustible particles are generated from
spills or when grilling. Using the fan on a cooker hood
which vents to the outside (non recirculating type) will
also help remove these combustible products from the
kitchen.
If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is
discovered follow these steps. Become thoroughly
familiar with these items, and review with all family
members!
• Alert small children in the home. Children sleep very
sound and may not be awakened by the sound of the
smoke alarms.
• Leave immediately using one of your planned escape
routes (see page 23). Every second counts, don’t stop
to get dressed or pick up valuables.
• Before opening inside doors look for smoke seeping
in around the edges, and feel with the back of your
hand. If the door is hot use your second exit. If you
feel it’s safe, open the door very slowly and be
prepared to close immediately if smoke and heat rush
in.
• If the escape route requires you to go through
smoke, crawl low under the smoke where the air is
clearer.
• Go to your predetermined meeting place. When
two people have arrived one should leave to call 999
from a neighbour’s home, and the other should stay to
perform a head count.
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds