New guidance document on fires caused by unattended cooking

Many residential fires start in the kitchen and/or are related to cooking. In Europe the Zurich insurance company mentions cooking equipment as first in an overview of common causes of house fires. In USA where the NFPA has actively researched home structure fires, reports show cooking to be the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries, as well as the second highest cause of fire deaths and direct property damage.

The new guidance document on fires caused by unattended cooking and how to avoid them provides a comprehensive analysis of stove guards as an effective tool to prevent fires in residential environments.  In this document the technical functionalities, the role in mitigating fire risks, and the regulatory frameworks governing stove guards across the European Union are examined. The document highlights the growing trend of
mandatory adoption in EU member states and outlines the safety, economic, and societal benefits of widespread implementation.

This guidance document aims to act as a guiding document for advancing fire safety measures and ensuring their widespread adoption for the benefit of society.

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