There is a fine balance between the government telling you what to do and ensuring that you remain safe. Fire extinguishers fall into this bracket as they are not required by law in a residential house but they are a good idea. This is in contrast to smoke alarms that have recently become mandatory.
Regardless of the legislation, you should be considering visiting your local fire safety equipment suppliers and purchasing several fire extinguishers. There are several excellent reasons why you need to have fire extinguishers in your home.
They Save Lives
A fire extinguisher is designed to assist with small fires. This makes them a great weapon when used with a smoke detector. The theory is that the detector should alert you to a fire before it becomes too serious. This will give you the opportunity to put the fire out with your extinguisher.
Of course, you should have created a fire escape plan as this will ensure everyone in the house knows how…
