Home Safety Survey Program

References
• NFPA 1001
• NFPA 1045
• National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation Life
Safety Initiatives
 Objectives
• Utilizing a home safety survey form, conduct a
home safety survey IAW NFPA 1001 and NFPA
1045
 Why conduct home safety surveys
• It’s part of the core
mission of the fire
service
• It saves lives
• It is cost effective
• It reduces fires and
injuries that occur in
the home
 Common hazards in the home
• Use of candles and
smoking materials
• Trip and fall hazards
• Misuse of household
chemicals
• Scald hazards
• Radon
• Carbon monoxide
 Common hazards in the home
• Storage of trash
• Electrical cord use
• Heating systems
• Blocked or inaccessible
escape routes
 Fire extinguishers
• Types
– Usually B/C or A/B/C
• Inspection
– In date
– Charged
– Clear of debris
– Accessible
• Home use
– Allows for quick access
and exit
 Smoke Alarms
• Types
– Ionizing and Photo-
electric
• Inspection
– Clean
– Less than 10 years old
– Test batteries monthly
– Replace batteries 2x year
 Smoke Alarms
• Placement
– Every floor
– Outside sleeping areas
– At least 10’ from cooking
– Away from ventilation
– At least 12” from walls
 Residential Sprinklers
• Reduce life threat
• Reduce damage due to
fire
• Reduce water damage
due to fire
 WUI Hazards
• Maintain a survivable
space
• Keep roof areas free from
debris
• Use high moisture, low
flammability plants near
homes
• Place ¼” mesh over all
vents
• Install spark arresters
• Provide access for
emergency water supply
 Safety Survey
• Introductions
• Reason for visit
• Utilize forms
• Review form and make
recommendations
• Capture hazard information
and other data
• Leave form with owner and
ensure follow on action
• Install detectors and make
corrections if possible
• Recommend community
groups as needed
 For More Information
• https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outre
ach/
• http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/