Home Fires Involving Cooking Equipment
Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home structure fires and associated civilian injuries and the third leading cause of home fire deaths.
During the five year period of 2004-2008:
- U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 154,700 home structure fires that involved cooking equipment per year. These fires caused an average of 460 civilian fire deaths, 4,850 civilian fire injuries, and $724 million in direct property damage.
- Cooking equipment was involved in:
- 2 of every 5 (41%) reported home fires,
- 1 of every 6 (17%) home fire deaths,
- More than one-third (37%) of home fire injuries, and
- 11% of the direct property damage resulting from home fires. - Unattended cooking was by far the leading contributing factor in these fires.
- Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1% ofthese fires, but these incidents accounted for 15% of the cooking fire deaths.
- Ranges accounted for the largest share (59%) of home cooking fire incidents. Ovens accounted for 16%.
- Three of every five (59%) reported non-fatal home cooking fire injuries occurred when the victims tried to fight the fire themselves.
Home Cooking Equipment Fires by Equipment Involved in Ignition
- Households that use electric ranges have a higher risk of fires and associated losses than those using gas ranges.
- In a 1999 study of range fires by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 83% of frying fires began in the first 15 minutes of cooking.
Source: Home Fires Involving Cooking Equipment, Marty Ahrens, NFPA Fire Analysis and Research, November 2010
Products
Residential Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems
Did you know...
- 22% of all home fires are cooking related.
- 33,000 kitchen fires occur daily.
- Fires strike 1 of every 6 kitchens annually.
- Home cooking equipment fires cause more than 5,000 reported injuries yearly.
- It is estimated that over 12 million home cooking fires go unreported, causing 640,000 injuries annually.
Many who try to extinguish the fire unknowingly add to the fire, Increasing damage and injuries. Calling the fire department is important - but, regardless how fast the response, the grease fueled flames can quickly engulf the vent hood and enter the structure of your home.
The time to protect your family and home from a range top fire is before it strikes. That's why so many people depend on the The Guardian for proven family and home fire protection...
The Guardian is a state-of-the-art system, which installs in the hood of your range. When a fire erupts, a fire suppressing liquid is released, snuffing out the flames. It also automatically disconnects the electricity or shuts off the gas line so the fire does not re-ignite. These systems are so compact they install in the cupboard above the range.
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Features
- Automatic Operation
- Continuous 24-Hour Protection
- Wireless Sonic-Activated Shutoffs Disconnect Gas or Electricity
- Audible 106 db Alarm
- State-of-the-Art Engineering
- Supervised Circuitry
- Low-Battery Warning
- Auxiliary Output for Security Systems
- No Electrician Required
- UL listed
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Sensitivity of Heat Sensors: Preset and Factory Tested
Alarm Level: 106 db
Indicator Light: Solid State Red LED indicates system operation status
Dimensions: 9-3/4"(H)x6-1/2"(W)x9-1/2"(D)
Weight: 12.8lbs
Operation Voltage: 9V DC
Auxiliary Output: Provides one (1) second impulse at 5 AMP, 250 VAC
Maintenance Cycle: Every 12 yrs
Fire Suppressant: Ansulex Low pH Wet Agent
Operating Pressure: 100 psi @ 70 F
Extinguisher Capacity: 5lbs. by weight or 58 oz. by volume.
Quality Guaranteed
The Guardian III is engineered for optimum performance and manufactured under strict quality control practices. Twenty First Century warrants material and workmanship for one (1) full year from date of purchase per its standard limited warranty.