Install Smoke Detectors

8/23/2021 (Permalink)

Over the years, smoke detectors have saved countless lives, and they provide an early warning that can give you and your family enough time to escape. According to the NFPA almost 3 of every 5 home fire deaths occurred in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

You should have working smoke detectors installed on every level of your home. The NFPA recommends installing one inside every sleeping room and an additional smoke detector outside each sleeping area. Wire all of them together so if one goes off, they all go off. Replace these smoke alarms every 10 years.

The NFPA also recommends you have a smoke alarm in the kitchen. However, it needs to be at least 10 feet away from cooking appliances to minimize false alarms.

It’s also smart to install Smoke detectors that detect carbon monoxide. That’s especially important if you have a wood stove or fireplace you use in the winter.

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