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Most new homes have "hard-wired
smoke detectors" on every level. Usually they are interconnected so that if one
detector alarm sounds, they all sound.
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Most fire detectors have a battery
back up. This allows the system to function in case of a power failure.
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Electrical power systems in new homes
are properly sized for the heavier electrical demands of today’s homes. There also
are more receptacles which discourages extension cords.
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Most builders have discontinued the
use of aluminum wiring which has been known to start fires if installed incorrectly.
Copper wiring may be more expensive but you should demand that your builder use it
throughout your new home.
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Circuit breakers have replaced fuse
boxes which can be overloaded by using the wrong size fuse.
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Ground fault interrupters for
bathrooms, kitchens, and outside receptacles reduce the chance of fire and electrocution.
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Glass in certain windows throughout
the home must now be tempered so that it will crumble if broken instead of shattering into
large jagged pieces that can seriously injury people.
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The use of improved building materials
that are more fire resistant than previous materials.
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Improved national and local safety
codes.
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Improved electronic garage door
openers have practically eliminated serious injuries if they are installed and maintained
correctly…..This has been one of the most
effective safety improvements in recent years.
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