SAFETY IN THE HOME

Smoke Alarms - Suggested areas , one on each floor , in all halls leading to bedrooms , and one in all bedrooms.

Carbon monoxide alarms - Required within ten feet of bedrooms.

dps.state.mn.us/fmarshal/CO/COAlarmStatute299F50.pdf -

Hand Rails-Used for support , when on steps.

Guard Rails-Used on decks or raised areas as protection from falling.

Egress Windows -A window used to exit a home in an emergency.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (elect.) -Suggested in areas that may be wet or moist , such as kitchen , garage , outdoors , bathrooms , and other wet areas.

Garage Fire Wall or Fire Assembly -A fire rated material (gypsum board or other product) placed between the garage and the house or dwelling unit.