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The first thing to know is that attics are typically empty. Attic fires can go unnoticed until flames escape from the roof. In some cases, enough smoke will set off an alarm on the lower level. By then, damage can be catastrophic. Secondly, attic fires are challenging to detect. The time delay in detection allows flames to grow larger and become harder to contain.
In addition, attics also provide fires with an array of fuel sources, like wooden support beams and storage items. Fire spreads along with structural framing relatively quickly hidden within layers of insulation. A fire alarm system for business can detect a problem quickly. Heat sensors in the attic do the job. The same advantage applies to home security systems.
According to experts, two types of fires start in homes and businesses. Confined and unconfined. Confined fires happen in smaller areas like fireplaces or noncombustible containers. These include pots and pans. Fires in attics are considered unrestrained, often resulting in a significant loss.
Attic fires can occur anytime during the year. However, there are peak seasonal times like winter and summer. A spike in cold weather attic fires takes place in December and January. The cause of these events is primarily electrical malfunctions. The second peak occurs during the summer months of June and July, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. The majority of these occurrences are natural fires resulting from lightning strikes.
Add heat detection in your attic spaces for early detection.
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About Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.
Alarm Detection Systems is one of the largest alarm firms in the country. Family-owned since 1968, we provide business alarms, fire alarms, card access, security cameras, and home security systems. Proudly servicing Chicagoland, Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Southern Wisconsin in the Midwest. Call us at 630.844.6300 for more information.
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