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Having a House Party? Here are Some Considerations to Avoid Fire Damage Risk

Published by 911 Restoration Lansing on March 9, 2022 in category: Uncategorized

Avoid Fire DamageAs people rejoice in the earthen beauty of spring, more house parties and warm welcomes around the neighbourhood will be taking place in good time. Are you also one of those people hosting a house party for friends?

If so, then the number one priority when having people over should be everyone’s safety and well-being. After all, you don’t want anyone returning home feeling unwell or putting their lives in jeopardy or anything harmful happening to your belongings either.

While having an outdoorsy party with a bonfire, drinks, etc., sounds fun – it should in no way compromise your home’s and the guests’ safety. While such a setting can definitely set the mood for the party, there are essential precautions that you need to take.

Here are some considerations that can easily be taken care of before and during the party to avoid any safety concerns and consequent fire damage. Let’s have a look, shall we?

Ensure Your Smoke Detectors Are Fully Functioning


Firstly, right after you have planned a party – your very first move a precautionary measure to avoid fire damage has to be to check all your smoke detectors. Over time smoke detectors can become dormant and might not function as optimally as they intend to. Other times, the battery runs out and needs a replacement for the alarm to be back up. However, ensure that your smoke detectors are fully functioning regardless of the reason.

Check Your Stoves, Grills & Ovens Beforehan


Naturally, if you have an outdoorsy house party, there will be a barbeque, grilling, pots on stoves, ovens broiling Mac’n Cheese, etc. So when there will be so many elements of heat and fire out in the open and being used consequently – it is essential to check everything beforehand.

From underneath the grill to your stove and inside your oven – check all the gas pipes, light up the stove and grills to check heat levels, see if your oven works optimally on the desired temperature, etc.

Close up All Area of the House That Will Not Be Used


We understand that inviting friends over means there is hardly any area off-limits, and you can’t stop anyone from occupying a space in your house. However, it is always best to designate a specific area to your house party and close up all other house areas that shall not be used. For instance, for an outdoorsy party, you can keep your hallway, dining area, kitchen, backyard, and pool area open while locking all bedrooms.

Designate a Separate Area for Smokers


Likewise, with friends over, it becomes difficult to dictate everything from the top and control how everyone behaves at the party. However, establishing some ground rules from the beginning can greatly help avoid safety-compromising situations like fire and consequent fire damage.

For instance, you can designate a separate area for all your smoker friends and ask them to discard cigarette butts responsibly to ensure everyone’s safety. Moreover, you can provide them with battery-operated lighters and ashtrays to discard ash.

Keep a Fire Extinguisher On-Hand


This one is a given and fire safety precaution 101 – keep a fire extinguisher on-hand at all times. No matter how big or small you choose to keep. But it is essential to have one at all times. Moreover, you can also attach a hose to the pool to ensure there is water accessibility in case of fire. Fire damage can be overwhelming to deal with. Therefore, taking all these measures might seem additional, but they are very much necessary.

Always Keep an Eye on the Open Fire


Bonfire, campfire, open fire in the fire pit, or even in the fireplace – as long as there is an open fire, you should always keep an eye on it. One blind eye and something has caught on fire the next thing you know. It doesn’t take long for a disaster to strike.

Therefore, open fires should be conducted with extreme precaution and care. Furthermore, you should keep a fire extinguishing spray on yourself if the fire abruptly blows.

Pay Attention to Pets & Children


Pets and children have the tendency to run around and can get into trouble. Moreover, they cannot understand the consequences of playing near the fire, stove, or grilling equipment. So either designate a spate children and pet’s area or choose not to invite them at all.

While you may even consider not allowing children and conducting an adult-only party or disallowing any and all pets altogether – if you do happen to have them over, pay attention to them at all times.

We hope that these fire safety tips and precautionary considerations will surely help you have a better, more fun, and safe house party. Few things are as scary and devastating as a property fire. Fortunately, if you need puff-back cleanup and fire damage restoration in Lansing, 911 Restorationis here for you.

We’re fully staffed with smoke removal and fire cleanup experts, available 24/7 to lead you to a fresh start.

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