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To reduce the damage caused by fire (introduction of equipment, etc.)
Last update date March 14, 2023
Residential fire alarms
Installation of fire alarms for houses is mandatory for 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 actually useful for detecting fires early, even in the case of fire, and protect your precious family and your life from fire. If you do not have it installed, please install it as soon as possible.
In addition, isn't there many homes that have been more than 10 years since the fire alarm for houses was installed? It is said that the battery life of the battery 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 fire extinguisher for residential use
If a fire breaks out, the fire can be put out early, the damage can be minimized.
Therefore, install initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. equipment such as fire extinguisher.
①Residential fire extinguisher
Oh This is the most familiar fire extinguishing tool.
Oh Suitable for tempura fires and stoves.
Oh It can also be purchased at home centers.
≪How to use fire extinguisher≫
１．Take a certain distance (about 3m) from the burning thing and pull out the safety pin.
２．Remove the hose and turn it to the source of the fire. If there is no hose, turn the nozzle at the source of the fire.
３．Hold the lever and apply a fire extinguisher.
②Simple aerosol fire extinguisher
Simple aerosol fire extinguisher.
The fire extinguishing agent is reduced by the pressure of liquefied gas or compressed gas
It is used to extinguish the fire by using a spray.
③Automatic fire extinguishing equipment
This is a simple fire extinguisher that detects the heat of a fire and automatically emits a liquid or powder fire extinguishing agent.
There are hood installation type, ceiling installation type, wall mounting type, etc.
To prevent fires from gas stoves
Does your home gas stove have a Si sensor?
A Si sensor is a stove equipped with the following functions.
①Heat prevention equipment for cooking oil
When the oil temperature reaches 250 ° C, it is automatically extinguishes the fire to prevent oil from ignition.
②Eliminating safety equipment
Even if the fire goes out due to boiling, etc., it automatically stops gas.
③Forget to extinguish fire extinguishing function
If you leave the fire on for a certain period of time, the fire will be extinguished automatically.
Convelo with Si sensor
This mark is on display.
Flameproof products
Flame retardant products with flame retardant performance can not easily ignite just by burning the part where the flame is exposed, even if it comes into contact with the flame of a small fire source (fire source: match light). Performance to stop the spread of fire) does not spread easily.
Comparison of combustion of flameproof products and non-flammable products
For inquiries to this page
Prevention Division, Fire Bureau Prevention Department
Phone: 045-334-6406
Phone: 045-334-6406
Fax: 045-334-6610
Email address: sy-yobo@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 557-604-319
