A home safety company has hailed one of its alarms for playing a 'vital role' in saving a man's life in a house blaze.
A home safety company has hailed one of its alarms for playing a 'vital role' in saving a man's life in a house blaze.Aico, in Oswestry, has an interlinked fire and carbon monoxide alarm system that was in place at a social housing property in Dalkeith, near Edinburgh.
David Todd, property manager for Melville Housing Association, said: “After speaking with the fire service, neighbours and the tenants of the property, it’s clear that the smoke and heat detection is very likely to have saved the occupant’s life.“The occupant, who has complex needs, was unable to recognise the dangers, however neighbours alerted him by banging on the door and signalling through the window.“The neighbours were alerted due to the noise from the alarms themselves.
Neal Hooper, managing director at Aico, said: “Lives were saved, which is the most important thing. This really brings home the importance of life safety and of having things in your home which give you peace of mind every time you go to bed. “Too often people will wait until there is increased legislation and regulation before they are forced into taking life safety seriously. We do need better and clear legislation, but at the same time there are relatively inexpensive options which can be fitted to give you peace of mind.”
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