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Candle Safety Tips from Fire Protection Group, Inc. and the NFPA

Candles hold a lot of sentimental attachment in our society; from the romantic to the religious, the significance of candles can't be understated. However, Fire Protection Group, Inc. believes that candles should be used incredibly cautiously, if at all. Some statistics state that a candle fire is reported to an American fire department as frequently as every 40 minutes. These are surely preventable.

More than anything, Fire Protection Group, Inc. recommends the installation of home sprinkler and alarm systems to safeguard against all outbreaks, including from candles. Sprinkler systems, fire alarms, the placement of the proper fire extinguisher types, smoke detectors, and similar installations from the team at Fire Protection Group, Inc. can save thousands in property damage and also the lives of your loved ones during a fire, whether or not it's caused by a candle.

That being said, there are many precautions you can take if you decide to burn candles in your home that can prevent the deployment of your residential fire protection systems. Here are some tips for candle safety, according to the National Fire Protection Association (who stresses the importance of flameless candles):

· Blow out candles when you leave the room or go to bed and don't use them in the bedroom where you'll be tempted to sleep.

· Keep candles a foot away from anything flammable.

· Use sturdy candle holders and place them on sturdy, uncluttered surfaces.

· Don't let the candle burn all the way down—it can set the container or holder on fire.

· Don't use a candle if someone in your home uses oxygen.

· Don't use candles during a power outage.

· Don't leave children in a room alone with candles.

· Don't leave candles somewhere a pet could easily knock it over.

Fire Protection Group, Inc. can be reached by phone at (888) 251-3488. Feel free to ask for a free quote on any of our services, including the installation or retrofit of fire sprinkler systems into your residential space and the required fire watch patrol

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