What safety message could you present in a bedroom during the residential safety survey?

• A. Close before you doze
• B. Lock doors at night
• C. Keep windows open for air
• D. Leave lights on when you sleep

Answer: (A)

Closing the bedroom door before you doze focuses on a practical action that can slow a fire and keep more breathable air in the room longer. A closed door acts as a barrier to heat, flames, and smoke, slowing their spread and giving occupants more time to escape or for help to arrive. It’s a simple, memorable message that fits well in a residential safety survey because it’s easy to understand and easy to implement every night.

Locking doors at night can hinder rapid exit if a fire occurs, since you need to be able to open the door quickly from the inside. Keeping windows open for air can feed the fire and allow smoke to spread to other areas, making conditions worse rather than safer. Leaving lights on while sleeping offers no real safety benefit and can be distracting or waste energy.

So the best safety message is about closing the door before sleep to improve survivability during a fire.