Smoke Alarm Safety Tips

12/26/2013

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Smoke Alarm Safety Tips

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