Fire Safety Residential Fire Safety 4

Question 1

What is the maximum recommended distance between smoke alarms on the same floor of a home?

Accepted Answer

30 feet

Answer

Smoke alarms should be installed no more than 30 feet apart on the same floor to ensure adequate coverage.

Question 2

Which type of fire extinguisher is rated safe to use on electrical fires in the home?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents and are specifically rated for electrical fires.

Question 3

How often should you test your home's smoke alarm batteries if using standard alkaline batteries?

Accepted Answer

Once a month

Answer

NFPA recommends pressing the test button on smoke alarms at least once a month to verify functionality.

Question 4

What should you do immediately if you smell gas in your home before a fire starts?

Accepted Answer

Leave immediately and call the gas company from outside

Answer

Any spark — including flipping a light switch — can ignite gas, so you must leave first and call from a safe distance.

Question 5

Which common household appliance is the leading cause of home fires in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Dryer

Answer

Clothes dryers, primarily due to lint buildup in the vent, are the leading appliance cause of home fires according to NFPA data.

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