Monthly smoke alarm checks could save your life during a fire
A simple monthly test of your smoke alarm can be the difference between life and death. Since your sense of smell shuts down during sleep, a working alarm is crucial to wake you in case of fire. Ensure it’s audible in every room, especially with doors closed.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Why test smoke alarms? | Your nose doesn’t detect smoke while asleep; alarms wake you. |
| How to test | Press the test button (use a broomstick for high ceilings). |
| Hearing check | Test with doors closed to ensure audibility in all rooms. |
| Hearing aid users | Test without the aid to confirm you’ll wake up in an emergency. |
| Solution for poor audibility | Install interconnected smoke alarms for full coverage. |
The Dutch government promotes fire safety awareness through public campaigns and guidelines. While it doesn’t enforce smoke alarm regulations in private homes, it provides critical advice to reduce fire-related risks and fatalities.
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Smoke alarms save lives
When you're asleep, your nose is asleep too. That's why you won't wake up to the smell of smoke. Fortunately, your ears don't sleep. The sound of a smoke alarm will wake you up. Do you know if all your smoke alarms are still working properly?
Test your smoke alarm every month
You can test the smoke alarm by pressing the test button and holding it down for a moment. Do you have a high ceiling? Use a broomstick or an umbrella to press the test button.
It's important that you can hear the smoke alarms clearly when they go off. To check if you can hear the alarm from all areas, test it with the doors closed.
Do you wear a hearing aid? Then it's important to test whether you can hear the smoke alarm in your bedroom without it. This way, you can be sure you'll wake up in case of a fire.
If you can't hear the smoke alarm clearly in every room, we recommend installing interconnected smoke alarms!