Housing & Safety
Detectors, utility shut-off kit, furniture anchoring, in-home evacuation plan.
Assessed questions
Do you have at least one working smoke detector per floor?
EN 14604 standard — tested in the last 12 months.
Do you have an accessible, serviced extinguisher (≥ 6 kg)?
Do you know the location of water/gas shut-off valves and the electrical panel?
Are heavy items (bookshelves, wall TVs) anchored?
Do you have an in-home evacuation plan posted and discussed with everyone?
How often do you inspect the home's general condition (1 = never, 5 = quarterly)?
Recommendations
Install a EN 14604 smoke detector on each floor (~€25).
Estimated cost: ~25 €
Prepare a shut-off kit (water key, Allen wrench) near each utility valve.
Estimated cost: ~15 €
Anchor bookshelves and furniture ≥ 1.2 m to the wall with anti-tip straps.
Estimated cost: ~30 €
Material checklist
International resources
- Major risks preparedness (gouvernement.fr)(gouvernement.fr)
- Safety & prevention (French Red Cross)(Croix-Rouge française)
Adapted to your country
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