Smoke Detector Information
Smoke detectors are important and potentially life-saving devices that alert a household when smoke is present. It's critical that a smoke detector is not only installed properly but regularly tested to make sure that its batteries are working. Does this Spark an idea?
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Every Level of the House
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There should be a smoke detector on every level of the house, including the basement. It's especially important that they are installed near bedrooms.
Ceilings
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Install smoke detectors near the ceiling because smoke rises. Don't place them where a draft could interrupt their detection, including near vents, doors and windows.
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Paint on Alarms
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Don't paint over smoke alarms--paint interferes with their sensitivity to smoke.
Optional Measure
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An optional measure is to hardwire all the smoke alarms to go off when one detector sounds the alarm. Install smoke alarms that flash or vibrate if someone who is hearing-impaired lives in the house.
Ionization and Photoelectric
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Ionization alarms work best to detect flames; photoelectric alarms will sound when fire is smoldering and smoky.
Regular Testing
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Test the batteries monthly and replace them at least once a year. Some people choose to change batteries during the winter and spring time changes or on their birthday.
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