Monthly archive for April 2018

The Importance of an Indoor Air Quality Test According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollutants are cause for concern. Specific pollutants may be especially harmful to children, the elderly, or those with health problems. These substances cause health problems ranging from sore eyes to headaches and fatigue. In severe cases, when exposed over long periods of time, people may develop serious illnesses such as heart disease or cancer. And, what’s more, exposure to individual pollutants such as carbon monoxide can even cause death. That is why it is imperative to test for indoor air quality in your

Maryland Smoke Alarm Law Did you know that your home may be in violation of Maryland Fire Safety Laws? As of January 1, 2018, the state updated its laws regarding smoke alarms. And, for a good reason. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), on average, seven people die every day in U.S. home fires. Furthermore, 3 of every 5 home fire deaths occur in homes with no alarms. And, in fires in which the smoke alarms were present but did not operate, almost half (46%) of the smoke alarms had missing or disconnected batteries. Maryland is hoping to