Place smoke detectors in the right places in your home

It's often thought that a house fire is always detected quickly enough for you to safely evacuate. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you're in the attic and a fire breaks out on the ground floor, you often won't notice it until the fire is already quite large. If you're asleep when a fire breaks out, you risk waking up too late to safely evacuate. These are just a few examples. Fire alarms reduce fatal house fires by over 70 percent.

It's important to know that there are different types of detectors that increase safety in a home. These include special gas detectors, CO detectors, heat detectors, and smoke detectors. Gas detectors are designed to detect the presence of various gases, such as LPG, propane, butane, and natural gas. These detectors do not detect carbon monoxide. For this, you need a CO detector. Heat detectors record the ambient temperature. If it suddenly rises rapidly, for example, due to a fire, a warning signal is issued. Smoke detectors do not detect heat, but only smoke. If a large number of smoke particles are detected in the air, an alarm is triggered.

A smoke detector is the absolute minimum requirement for home safety. It's recommended to install at least one smoke detector on each floor of the house, ideally along the escape route. This usually means in the downstairs hallway and the upstairs landing or landings. If the house is heated by combustion, installing a CO detector is highly recommended. If rooms are heated separately, it's wise to install multiple CO detectors in smart locations. A gas detector is essential if you cook with gas and/or heat your house with gas. Place these detectors in the immediate vicinity of where the gas is used.

When you're looking to buy a home, you want to be sure it's safe. Homekeur is happy to conduct a building inspection for you. We don't just determine whether the home is safe; we inspect the entire house, of course. This way, we assess its current condition and then prepare a comprehensive building report for you. This way, you always know exactly what you're buying. Would you like to schedule an appointment? You can easily do so online. Of course, you can always contact us with any questions, without obligation. We're happy to provide you with information and advice.

The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!