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To reduce the damage caused by fire (introduction of equipment, etc.)
Last Updated March 14, 2023
Residential fire alarms
Installation of fire alarms for houses is mandatory in ordinary houses from June 1, 2006. In Yokohama City, as of March 2023, it has been installed in about 80% of houses.
Residential fire alarms are useful for early detection of fires, even in actual cases of fires, and protect your precious family and your life from fires. If you have not installed it, please install it as soon as possible.
In addition, many homes have passed more than 10 years since the fire alarm for the house was installed? It is said that the battery life of a residential fire alarm is about 10 years. Please check and update regularly so that it works well in case of emergency.
Installation of residential fire extinguisher, etc.
Even if a fire occurs, if the fire can be extinguished early, the damage can be minimized.
Therefore, let's install initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. equipment such as fire extinguisher.
①Residential fire extinguisher
Oh It's the most familiar fire extinguisher.
Oh It also responds to tempura fires and stove fires.
Oh It can also be purchased at home centers.
≪How to use fire extinguisher≫
１．Take a certain distance (about 3m) from the burning object and remove the safety pin.
２．Remove the hose and turn it to the fire source. If there is no hose, turn the nozzle toward the fire source.
３．Hold the lever and apply a fire extinguisher.
②Simple aerosol fire extinguisher
Simple aerosol fire extinguisher
The fire extinguishing agent is subject to pressure of liquefied gas or compressed gas.
The fire is extinguished by spraying.
③Automatic fire extinguisher
This is a simple fire extinguisher that detects the heat of a fire and automatically emits liquid and powder fire extinguishing agents.
There are hood installation type, ceiling installation type, wall installation type, etc.
To prevent a fire from the gas stove
Does the gas stove at home have a Si sensor?
A Si sensor is a stove equipped with the following functions.
①Cooking oil heating prevention equipment
When the oil temperature reaches 250°C, it automatically extinguishes the fire to prevent the oil from ignition.
②Safety equipment
Automatically stop gas even if the fire is extinguished due to boiling water.
③Failure to extinguish fire extinguishing function
If the fire is left on for a certain period of time, the fire will be extinguished automatically.
Stove with Si sensor
This mark is displayed.
Flame retardant products
Flameproof products with flameproof performance do not easily ignite even when exposed to the flame of a small fire source (fireplace: match lighter), even if the flame hits the flame, and even if it ignites, it will not spread easily due to the ability to stop the spread of fire).
Combustion comparison experiment of flame retardants and non-flammable products
Inquiries to this page
Prevention Division, Fire Bureau Prevention Department
Telephone: 045-334-6406
Telephone: 045-334-6406
Fax: 045-334-6610
Email address: sy-yobo@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 557-604-319
