The app is a lot of fun for your younger kids and not only has a fun game to play where sparky has to catch the batteries and smoke detectors to pass levels but it also includes a story which the kids can. Facts smoke alarm smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire. With bright graphics and kidfriendly tappable animations throughout, this free app is aligned to common core state standards in english, language arts and math. This is the goto place for nfpas materials for educators. Nfpa has an important change that applies to standalone smoke alarms that homeowners typically install themselves, as well as to household fire alarm systems that use systemconnected smoke. Jan 17, 2014 pbs star stevesongs, with the help of sparky the fire dog, helps kids stay fire safe by leading them through the four key steps for fire safety in this unforgettably catchy singalong video. Smoke dilution occurs by the high airflow air change found in these rooms and is the largest hurdle for smoke detection to overcome. Fire engine red, sparky yellow, safety green, and water blue. According to the national fire protection association nfpa, three out of five home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms, or nonfunctional smoke alarms. Smoke detector spacing on level ceilings with beams and joists executive overview nfpa 72, the national fire alarm code, recommends using 900 square feet 30 feet on center as a guideline for. Smoke alarm safety tips smoke detectors the hartford.
Smoke detectors are not recommended for kitchens, bathrooms, or garages where cooking fumes, steam, or exhaust fumes. Theyll learn what to do if they hear the smoke alarm beep and other key lessons. Learning the nfpa code for replacing smoke alarms security. Each funfilled activity relays important messages about staying safe. Children learn vital fire safety lessons with sparkys coloring books. Jul 29, 2016 explore nfpas board sparky the fire dog, followed by 1042 people. The high airflow quickly mixes the smoke and dilutes it to a concentration that is difficult for a standard smoke detector to detect. Nfpa helps kids read for safety with free ebook and. In addition some manufacturers require 10year replacement regardless of the type of occupancy involved.
Dallaireresidential smoke alarm location requirements. Guide to fire alarm detectors 20061001 sdm magazine. Smoke detector spacing on level ceilings with beams and. Wishing you a fire safe holiday coloring page activities for kids, coloring pages, parenting. I sailed through three volumes, will top off the quartet this week, and am already including the author in used bookhunting.
Sparky s coloring book kids get the big picture on fire safety by coloring in engaging drawings and characters. In addition to setting off a smoke detector, they can cause bodily harm and start a fire if used improperly. In this 16page adventure, their favorite fire dog teaches a different smoke alarm fact or fire safety behavior on every page. But you can use engaging activities to effectively teach them about smoke detectors and fire safety. Its a littleknown fact that, according to nfpa regulations, smoke detectors do not have to be turned on during a performance. National fire alarm code and signaling code nfpa 72 covers minimum performance, location. In my january column, i mentioned the national fire alarm code, nfpa 72, had no reference to the replacement of spottype smoke detectors every 10 years. National observance offers occasion for coloring with sparky and learning about fire safety. Sparky s coloring book 30 packages invite children to color their way to fire safety knowledge. Nfpa 72 2007 mistake with smoke detector spacing fire. One important way is to replace them after 10 years as recommended by the national fire protection association nfpa. Buy the sparkys coloring book and crayons set from nfpa today.
Jul 29, 2016 with so many people of all ages turning to crayons to create art, its the perfect time to share with your community sparkys coloring and activity books value pack, part of the fire prevention week must haves. You can learn about fire safety any day of the year thanks to the free resources from the national fire protection association. Smoke detectors in raised floors fire codes forum icc. For small children, use coloring books, games, and roleplay to help them learn. Regarding nfpa 72, i think there is concurrence here that the specific sections are in play only if some other document ibc, ifc, 101 requires that specific topic. Service personnel shall meet the qualification requirements of nfpa 72 for maintaining, inspecting and testing such systems. This device allows for using manufacturer recommended aerosol to test duct smokes in 20 to 40 seconds with canned aerosol. If a house fire begins, your smoke detectors can mean the difference between life and death. Nfpa recommends replacement of older smoke detectors. Nfpa 72 requires the replacement of smoke alarms in one and twofamily dwellings every ten years. Nfpa 72 2010 edition requires 2 smoke detectors in both scenarios. Young ones love coloring in the drawings, shapes, and characters as well as connecting the dots to complete the fire safety picture in this 16page coloring book.
Fire safety fun for preschoolers coloring activity book. Aug 02, 2008 regarding nfpa 72, i think there is concurrence here that the specific sections are in play only if some other document ibc, ifc, 101 requires that specific topic. Student activity sheets, and family letters may be copied solely for classroom use. As part of nfpas commitment to eliminate fire deaths and injuries through effective public education programs and information, nfpa strives to be the source for fire and life safety information. Invite children to color their way to fire safety knowledge with sparky s coloring book. The name and image of sparky are trademarks of the nfpa. For extra protection, the nfpa suggests installing detectors in dining rooms, furnace rooms, utility rooms, and hallways. Sure to be a kidsfavorite as soon as they set eyes on them, sparky s activity books are packed covertocover with games, riddles, puzzles, word finds, secret messages, and more.
Free sparky and the case of the missing smoke alarms app. Hang up this handy chart to remind you to test your smoke alarms every month. A mountain of actionpacked activities fill the spectacular sparky s activity books. Kids get to color engaging drawings and characters while learning lifesaving messages from sparky the fire dog during camp. For extra protection, the nfpa suggests installing detectors in dining rooms, furnace rooms, utility rooms. Kids safety what do three smoke alarms, a baseball hat, and a fried. Inspector charlie salter investigates the death of an antiques dealer. Just break out boxes of sparky crayons along with the latest sparky s coloring book and watch the fun begin. All materials on nfpas websites are the property of nfpa. Vintage sparky the fire dog fire safety coloring book sparky the fire dog, fire. With help from our official mascot, sparky the fire dog, and our national outreach efforts, like our public education advisors, public education network, safety source enewsletter, remembering. Teach kids important firesafety skills with sparkys birthday surprise, a new free app jampacked with games, activities, coloring pages, and even a singalong. Coloring page smoke detector free printable coloring pages.
National fire protection association nfpa batterymarch park quincy, ma 022699101 nfpa publishes codes and standards concerning all phases of fire protec tion. Sparkys coloring book 30 packages invite children to. Nfpa 72 daycare smoke detector coverage fire codes forum. Smoke detectors are very useful in homes, offices, schools, and industries. Invite children to color their way to fire safety knowledge with sparkys coloring book. Children will be eager learn all about how to stay fire safe with the allnew 2014 sparky s coloring book. All residents and visitors should be protected by smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. One of my kids favorite memories was when we last visited our local firehouse always call first. Fire prevention month is in october and fire prevention week is october 6 12. The other smoke detection installed in 95% of the building is considered non required coverage.
When you hear the smoke alarm go beep, beep, beep get outside and stay outside. But you can use engaging activities to effectively. Properly maintained smoke detectors will sound the moment smoke is detected in your. City of providence fire prevention bureau city of providence. National observance offers occasion for coloring with sparky. If they are too close to the supply, smoke may not reach the detector. Through grants awarded to the providence fire department, we are able to offer free smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors when available to low income and handicapped residents of one, two and threefamily houses in providence.
Nfpa 72 recommends that they should not be installed closer than 3 feet from any supply air diffuser or return vent. As part of nfpa s commitment to eliminate fire deaths and injuries through effective public education programs and information, nfpa strives to be the source for fire and life safety information. The building owner shall be responsible to maintain the fire and life safety systems in an operable condition at all times. Images for schools and education teaching materials. I lightbulb, i bell, i fried egg, i beach ball, i baseball bat, i pencil, i tape measure, i 3 smoke alarms. To recap, nfpa 72 2007 edition requires 2 smoke detectors for a room with smooth ceilings measuring 25 x 34 yet only requires 1 smoke detector if the room has solid joist or beam. While this is almost always the electronic smoke detectors, it could also be a human being. Kids cant wait to follow the critter club as they head to the. What an engaging way for kids to learn about fire safety.
Sparkys coloring book and crayons set nfpa catalog. Product title kidde night hawk combination smokeco alarm wvoicealarm warning average rating. Public education nfpa national fire protection association. While this is only a recommendation, virtually all manufacturers of smoke detectors follow this. Right from the start you can help young kids learn about staying safe from fire. There are two codes that govern the use of duct smoke detectors. The app is a lot of fun for your younger kids and not only has a fun game to play where sparky has to catch the batteries and smoke detectors to pass levels but it also includes a story which the kids can read and play aloud while following along with the highlighted words. Each box of sparky crayons displays the safety message sparky says. Feb 18, 2014 to recap, nfpa 72 2007 edition requires 2 smoke detectors for a room with smooth ceilings measuring 25 x 34 yet only requires 1 smoke detector if the room has solid joist or beam construction ceilings. Oct 18, 2016 there is a new product built specifically for testing return air dampers and duct smoke detectors just as you would a ceiling smoke detector. There is a new product built specifically for testing return air dampers and duct smoke detectors just as you would a ceiling smoke detector. Be sure to order enough 2014 sparky s coloring book and crayons sets for giveaways at fire station open houses, schools, day care centers, and all your community.
As they do, they learn all about the sound a smoke alarm makes and what to do if they hear it beep. Topic include knowing the sound of a smoke alarm, practicing a family fire drill, and staying away from. It has games, activities, coloring pages, and a singalong. As they do, they learn all about the sound a smoke alarm makes and what to do if they.
Young ones love colouring in the drawings, shapes, and characters as well as connecting the dots to complete the fire safety picture in this 18page colouring book. Product title kidde night hawk combination smoke co alarm wvoicealarm warning average rating. Nfpa 72 daycare smoke detector coverage fire codes. A smoke detector device is a smoke sensing device that indicates a fire. Smoke detector spacing on level ceilings with beams and joists. Through grants awarded to the providence fire department. Sparkys coloring book and crayons set nfpa catalog home.
Pbs star stevesongs, with the help of sparky the fire dog, helps kids stay fire safe by leading them through the four key steps for fire safety in this unforgettably catchy singalong video. Smoke alarm safety at home middle georgia state college. Young ones love colouring in the drawings, shapes, and. Residential smoke detection electrical contractor magazine. Smoke alarm safety sheet tested smoke month smoke alarms alarms worked families. Smoke detector safety mister sparky electrician nwa. Using games, coloring books, role playing activities, and online apps really helps lessons stick, especially with small children. Jun 09, 2003 nfpa is only a standard and not a code unles you have adopted it as code.
In addition, options like chickadee smoke detectors offer a fun, less scary way to. Coloring page smoke detector coloring picture smoke detector. National fire protection association nfpa batterymarch park, quincy, massachusetts 022699101 nfpa publishes codes and standards concerning all phas. Smoke alarms fire safety library binding january 1, 1999 by lucia raatma author.
Fire alarm system inspection, testing and maintenance itm. Nfpa 90a, standard for the installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and the international mechanical. Security dealers that install smoke and carbon monoxide co detectors for the residential market soon will have to meet some new requirements as a result of changes made to the latest national fire protection association nfpa standards. Nfpa says that properly installed and maintained smoke alarms play a vital role in reducing fire deaths. Loaded with 16 pages of creative coloring fun in an entertaining story format, sparky s coloring book is an ideal way to teach young children important fire prevention and fire. Eric wrights introductory set is a bargain discovery im enjoying enormously. Theres free apps, printable activities, lesson plans, music videos, and much more, to teach important fire safety messages to kids in preschoolgrade 5. Nfpa 101 life safety code 2003 excerpt from pages 10180 to 81. Nfpa 72 requires the replacement of smoke alarms in one and twofamily dwellings every ten. In addition, options like chickadee smoke detectors offer a fun, less scary way to introduce young children to fire safety. Properly maintained smoke detectors will sound the moment smoke is detected in your home giving you an instant heads up to exit the home. Anytime you arent sure about a website, stay safe by going to get a grownup to help you or clicking the back button.
Now if your day care is regulated by the state like ours are, they require smoke detectors in sleeping areas. The name and image of sparky are registered trademarks of nfpa. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half. Smoke alarm coloring sheets you are viewing some smoke alarm coloring sheets sketch templates click on a template to sketch over it and color it in and share with your family and friends. Nfpa 72 is confusing regarding this, as in the first article it says, if it is non required or not. Oct 01, 2006 one of the more common installation problems with smoke detectors is installing them too close to air vents. Sparky the fire dog was created for the nfpa in 1951 and has been the organizations official. Smoke alarms or detectors can be installed at a radial distance greater than 6 feet provided the kitchen or cooking area and adjacent spaces have no clear interior partitions or headers and the 10foot area of. Smoke alarms or detectors can be installed at a radial distance greater than 6 feet provided the kitchen or cooking area and adjacent spaces have no clear interior partitions or headers and the 10foot area of exclusion would prohibit the placement of a smoke alarm or detector required by other sections of nfpa 72. As electronic devices, detectors are subject to random failures. Make sure the smoke alarms in your home are working.
Smoke detector spacing on level ceilings with beams and joists executive overview nfpa 72, the national fire alarm code, recommends using 900 square feet 30 feet on center as a guideline for spacing spot type smoke detectors on smooth ceilings. This is a post sponsored by the national fire protection association and. If you would like to shed some light on this topic or just explain your. Sparky s coloring book 30 packages invite children to color their way to fire safety knowledge nfpa on.