Where is the best location for a smoke detector in my home?
INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS ON EVERY LEVEL OF YOUR HOME. Smoke is responsible for 3 out of 4 fire related deaths. Remember to test all smoke detectors once a month and replace batteries once a year, usually when you turn your clocks. A smoke alarm can only sound when smoke reaches its sensor. In a three-level home that means smoke from a basement fire would not trigger an alarm until fire spread up two floors, which may not give you time for a safe escape. Early warning is why it’s so important to have smoke alarms on every level of your home, and one in each bedroom and bedroom hallway. In a fire there is little time to get your family to safety. The earlier the warning, the better your chances of a safe escape. The National Fire Protection Agency and the Eden Fire Department suggest installing smoke alarms: 1. On each level of your home 2. In every bedroom 3. In corridors outside the bedrooms 4. Above stairwells For best performance, follow these installation guidelines: 1. Mount smoke a
