Alex S asked:


I am preparing to live in the attic of a home for a period of time. Does the attic require certain precautions that other rooms do not require to prevent a fire?

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2 Responses to “Are there any special fire-safety precautions to take if one is living in an attic?”

1. woodtick314 on May 18th, 2008 3:00 pm

   For starters, 2 points of egress are required. That can be stairs, windows, etc. Be sure to have a smoke detector in the attic that is wired to all of the other detectors in the house. A large type AC or ABC fire extinguisher is not a bad idea to have. A light near the exit wouldn’t hurt either. Other than that, fire safety should be pretty standard with the rest of the house. Hope this helps.

2. Manda B on May 21st, 2008 12:53 am

   When living in an apartment or room that is not on the ground floor, you should consider getting a fire-escape rope that can be easily stored under your bed. That way if you can’t escape through the door (because you would have to go through a whole burning house), you can still get out through the window. Also, make sure you’ve got the smoke detectors and have them tested regularly (at least once a year). Your fire department will sometimes offer this as a free service. Link shows a buying option for 2-story or 3-story rope ladders. There are a lot of options on-line.