Fires in apartment buildings

Fires in apartment buildings have an increased level of fire spread over large areas. The spread of flames from one apartment to another occurs very quickly, so fires in such houses entail huge losses for residents.

In order to protect residents from the fire element, it is necessary to comply with fire safety requirements in apartment buildings.

Basic rules:

It is forbidden to allow the storage of residents' cars in places not designated for this purpose in all courtyards of residential buildings. In this case, there is a possibility of hindering the entrance of a fire truck and providing timely medical assistance to the victims.;

Be sure to clean the driveways from bulky garbage, including flammable (boxes, crates, etc.).

Pay close attention to the children's games. Do not allow playing with matches and flammable objects. Be sure to tell them about fire safety techniques, remind them of the evacuation rules.

Electrical wiring. Power cables must be laid in a closed way. The lines must maintain the operability of elevators, warning systems, emergency ventilation and lighting for the time necessary to evacuate people from a burning building.

It is forbidden to block the fire exit. The storage of combustible materials in basements and attics, the use of garbage chute vestibules for warehouses, stalls and kiosks is not allowed.

These simple rules will improve security. If everyone is attentive to others, then you can be sure of reducing the number of fires in apartment buildings.

Also, the use of an open fire, smoking in bed, on balconies / loggias; violations of installation, use of gas stoves, speakers – leads to sad consequences.

When a fire occurs in an apartment building, the citizen who discovered it must do the following:

Call the rescue service 112 or 101, tell the dispatcher the address of the house, the specifics of the emergency situation, landmarks for travel, your apartment number and last name.

Notify the neighbors, organize the withdrawal of people to a safe place. Turn off electrical appliances, close all windows and doors.

If you are near a fire source, take possible measures to extinguish it using water, wet blankets and fire extinguishers.

Be careful and vigilant. Phone rescue service "101" "112"

 

DES of Ulan district.