Page 16 October 11 , 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Is Your New Home Safe and Secure? (ARA) - The moving season might slow not operate efficiently and often cause down after the busy summer months, but nuisance alarms. By the time a smoke home sales - and moves - continue through alarm is 10 years old, it has a 30 percent the fall months. chance of not alarming due to age-related While aesthetics often take precedence factors such as accumulated dust, insects when settling into a “new-to-you” home, and airborne contaminants, according to a it’s important for homeowners and renters Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research alike to complete a safety check of their Center study. If you don’t know how old By the time a smoke alarm is 10 years old, it has a 30 percent chance of not alarming. abode to reduce the risk of unintentional your smoke alarms are, or if you know they injuries. One of the greatest hazards in a were installed more than 10 years ago, it’s home that usually is the furthest from the replacement time. mind is fire. But, it’s one of the easiest Additionally, the survey found that most to address. American families are under-protected when “There is an urgent need to educate families it comes to fire safety. Sixty-seven percent about fire safety,” says Kate Carr, president of respondents have four or fewer smoke and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide. “Fire and alarms in their homes, but the average U.S. burns remain a leading cause of unintentional single-family home should have at least injury and death for children, particularly five alarms. those under the age of five. Replacing older When replacing your home’s alarms every smoke alarms is a simple way for parents 10 years, look for smoke alarms with a 10- to help protect their families.” year sealed lithium battery that will keep your More than two-thirds of residential fire alarms powered for a decade. The alarm will deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms never need its battery replaced during its or with non-working alarms according to the useful life. Or, select a combination smoke National Fire Protection Association. One in and carbon monoxide alarm, which offers a four families with homes built prior to 2002 voice warning and uses the latest technology is at risk due to aging (10 or more years to help minimize nuisance alarms that often old) smoke alarms, according to a recent occur when cooking. survey from Kidde. As you prioritize your move-in to-do list, Fire experts recommend replacing alarms remember that an ounce of prevention today every 10 years as older smoke alarms may could save a life tomorrow.• SAT 1-4PM JUST LISTED!OPEN Original owner, meticulously cared for this 3 bed 2 bath home with a family room. Perfect kitchen for the chef and/or baker in you with custom Roger Hart cabinets and auxiliary pantries. 180º 310-781-2000 city view. Hot tub under covered patio. Over 8,000 sq.ft lot. Listed at $959,000 2420 W. Carson St. #120 5128 Elmdale Drive, Rolling Hills Estates Torrance, CA 90501
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