Stookwijzer: Safe Burning Guidance

S.C.O.R.E. → Safety → Security

Overview

Stookwijzer helps homeowners in the Netherlands decide the safest and healthiest option for burning materials like pallets or wood. By providing timely advice, it aims to prevent air quality issues and related health problems in the community.

Benefits

• Reduces the risk of air pollution from improper burning practices.
• Promotes community health by advising on safer burning alternatives.
• Enhances the homeowner’s ability to make informed decisions about outdoor activities.

Intent

The purpose of Stookwijzer is to provide real-time guidance on whether to burn pallets, wood, or use a barbecue based on air quality conditions. The outcome is an informed decision that prioritizes health and safety in the local environment.

Preconditions

• Access to current air quality data.
• Integration with local environmental monitoring services.
• User's location data for accurate recommendations.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Smoke Detector and Alarm Trigger.

Actors

• Homeowner making decisions about outdoor burning
• Family members concerned about air quality
• Guests participating in outdoor activities

Trigger

The capability is triggered by real-time air quality data updates or local pollution alerts.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Air Quality Data Updated] -->|check| B{Is it safe to burn?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Recommend Burning Option]
    C --> D[User Informed]
    B -->|No| E[Suggest Alternative Activity]

Workflow Description

1. Check Air Quality Data

Monitor local air quality data to assess pollution levels and burning advisories.

2. Evaluate Burning Options

Determine if burning pallets, wood, or using a barbecue is advisable based on current air conditions.

3. Provide Recommendation

Inform the homeowner of the safest option for burning or suggest alternative activities.

4. Notify Interested Parties

Send alerts to family members or guests regarding the burning recommendations.

5. Monitor Air Quality Post-Burning

Continue to monitor air quality after the burning event to ensure community safety.

Postconditions

After the capability runs, the homeowner receives up-to-date advice on burning practices, contributing to improved air quality and health for the surrounding community.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with a mobile app for real-time notifications.
• Add historical air quality data for better decision-making.
• Incorporate user feedback for improving recommendation accuracy.

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