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Smoke Alarm Safety Tips

12/26/2013

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Smoke alarms are responsible for saving countless lives.  Nearly two-thirds of deaths caused by house fires are in houses without a working smoke alarm. When a fire is starting, you need the quick warning that smoke alarms deliver. Because of this, it is important to keep these tips in mind:
  • Install a smoke alarm in each sleeping area of your home, and be sure to interconnect them all so they will all sound at the same time
  • Install both an ionization smoke alarm and a photoelectric smoke alarm for the best protection
  • Test alarms monthly by pushing the test button
  • Smoke rises - so be sure to install your smoke alarms high on your wall or ceiling
  • Replace the batteries once per year
  • Hard-wired alarms must be installed by a certified electrician
  • Install a special strobe light or vibration for the deaf or hard of hearing
  • Be sure to create a home fire escape plan that your whole family is aware of

Find the full list from the National Fire Protection Association here: http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/fire-and-safety-equipment/smoke-alarms/smoke-alarm-safety-tips

5 Comments
Gillian Babcock link
12/26/2018 10:50:29 pm

My dad wants to make sure that our home safe from fire. It was discussed here that when we have a fire alarm at home, we should test alarms monthly. Furthermore, it's recommended to go to a trusted fire alarm company for quality services.

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Janet Schmidt link
4/3/2019 03:56:56 am

Smoke alarm can be most dangerous if we become careless to use it. Feeling good to seeing these type of safety tips which is most valuable. Thanks a lot!

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Sandra Patterson link
6/19/2019 04:45:01 pm

Thank you for the tip about installing multiple types of alarms to be sure that you are protected. My sister just moved into a new home but doesn't have up to date alarm systems. She should shop around for quality systems as soon as possible for her safety.

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Laurel Larsen link
8/29/2019 06:40:42 pm

I liked your tip to install both an ionization and a photoelectric smoke alarm so your house is properly protected. My husband and I are very paranoid about fire safety. I'll be sure to look for someone to come install a good, safe system to protect our home!

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Penelope Smith link
7/10/2020 06:53:30 pm

I liked that you pointed out that it would be smart to replace the batteries in your fire alarm at least once a year. That is great for me to know as a new homeowner. I do want to upgrade my house's whole air alarm system that way it will be able to detect other things besides smoke. That way, my house will be safer.

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