WHY CLOSE YOUR DOOR BEFORE BED?
Because fires have become more dangerous than ever.
Modern synthetic construction materials, home furnishings, and contemporary layouts allow fire to spread and become toxic much faster – like three minutes or less to get out faster.
But a closed door can slow the spread, reduce toxic smoke levels, improve oxygen levels and decrease temperatures dramatically – and that could make a life-saving difference in your home.
Did you know?
- A closed door can isolate the fire’s flow, reduce room temperatures and keep carbon monoxide levels down.
- Using thermal imaging cameras, researchers found that closed-door rooms on both floors (1st and 2nd) during the fire’s spread had average temperatures of less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit versus 1000+ degrees in the open-door rooms.
- Furnishings, open layout, and construction materials of modern homes allow the fire to spread and become more toxic much faster.
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Information provided by the Fire Safety Research Institute.
