Smoke and Fire Alarms
Spaceheaters, Candles and Fireplaces
Washroom, Bedroom, Bathroom & Basement
Pop Quiz
Liberty Mutual Resources
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True or False: Smoke alarms should be place on every level of the house.
What is true
100
True or False: Space heaters, either electric or liquid fuel can be placed on a bed or chair.
What is False. Space heaters should onlcy be placed on a firm surface, nothing soft like a bed or chair and should be placed at least 3 feet from anything that can burn.
100
This is the frequency that dryer lint filters should be cleaned
What is after every load. You should also occasionally wash with warm water and soap. If you hold the screen up and can't see through it because of the residue, its time to wash it.
100
This is the percentage of homes with smoke alarms. Choices: 36%, 56%, 76%, 96%
What is 96%
100
This is LM fire safety website where customers can go to test their fire safety knowledge, get tips to protect their home, and develop a fire escape plan
What is www.befiresmart.com
200
True or False: Smoke alarms should be placed in every sleeping area.
What is true.
200
This is the percentage of home heating fire deaths resulting from fires caused by heating equipment too close to things that can burn. Choices: 10%, 50%, 75%, 90%
What is 50% You should never use space heaters in a room that is unoccupied, while you are away from home, or while you are sleeping. They are for temporary use only.
200
True or false: Its ok to heat dry clothes with gas, cooking grease or other combustible materials and plastic, foam or rubber containing materials
What is false. You should NEVER dry clothes in a dryer that has gas, cooking grease or other combustible liquids on them because you can never remove all the residue. You should also never HEAT dry materials that contain plastic, foam or rubber. Place these on no heat setting or dry outside.
200
This is the percentage of smoke alarms that acually work inside a home. Choices: 65%, 75%, 85%, 95%
What is 75%
200
The phone number to call for LM claims in case of a fire loss.
What is 1-800-2Claims
300
True or false: Smoke alarms should never be connected to a power source w/ a battery backup because that is a fire hazard.
What is false. They should always be connected to a power source with a battery back up and shoud all be interconnected, so if one goes off, they all would sound.
300
This is a good term of measure for a "safety zone" around a candle. Choices: 1", 6", 12"
What is 12". Never leave candles unattended, place in a non-combustible holder or container, and keep out of reach of small children and pets.
300
True or False For appliances in the bathroom that generate heat (curling irons, flattening irons, hairdryers), its ok to leave them plugged in all the time.
What is false. You should always unplug them when you are not using them and allow them to cool completely before storing them. Be sure not to crimp the cord in a drawer or door which could also cause a fire.
300
This is the number of candle fires reported on a daily average. Choice: 20, 35, 50
What is 35. More than 12,000 each year
300
With this resource you can, take photos of your belongings and catalog each item by room and/or category Note purchase price, purchase date and/or take photos of the receipt for each item Track items in multiple properties or homes Export your inventory as a spreadsheet or PDF for easy sharing or as a back up in case your phone is ever lost or damaged
What is LM Home Gallery App
400
This is the time frame in which you should change the batteries in each smoke detector
What is twice a year. Its a good idea to change them when the time changes, so spring and fall.
400
This is how often your fireplace should be inspected by a qualified contractor
What is once per year. They should check for flue cracks, build up of creosote which can cause a fire in the flue, and that the flue opens and closes properly. Be sure to secure wood in a grate with a fire glass or screen
400
True or False: Carbon Monoxide detectors should be placed on every floor of the house.
What is true
400
This is the ratio of home fires that begin with the ignition of cooking materials such as food, cooking oil, fat or grease Choices: 1 out of 3, 2 out of 3, all
What is 2 out of 3.
400
With this resource you can: Map your location using GPS Take pictures of damage Collect contact information Share your own insurance information Record a voice note to help you remember key details Access Liberty Mutual’s Mobile eService website — allowing you to conveniently manage your policy directly from your ?mobile device
What is LM Claims App
500
This is the time frame in which you should replace the actual smoke alarm because they can wear out.
What is once every 10 years.
500
This is the safety zone in feet that you should have around your fireplace. Choices: 1, 2, 3, 4
What is 3 feet
500
True or False: Aerosol cans with cleaning supplies, paint, etc, should be kept in a metal cabinet when in the home or stored outside in a shed or garage.
What is true By keeping them in a metal cabinet or stored outside the home, will protect you from fume inhalation and fire hazard.
500
This is the total number of dryer fires that are reported each year. Choices: 10,600 or 13,700 or 16,800
What is 16,800. Lack of maintenance is the leading cause of dryer fires.
500
This discount provides a discount for the installation of an approved and properly maintained burglar alarm, fire alarm or automatic sprinkler system in the dwelling. Complete reporting alarm system covers all accessible exterior openings and may or may not sound an alarm in the home and reports to either a Police Station or a Central Station. A complete local burglar alarm system covers all accessible exterior openings (doors and windows) and sounds an alarm in the home and does not report to a central station.
What is the Protective Device Credit
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