Smoke Detector Awareness
June 16, 2020
An absolute necessity for any home is updated smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to detect the presence of smoke or fire in an area and provide early warning. This early warning can be crucial in allowing people to escape a fire before it becomes life-threatening.
Maintain Your Smoke Detectors
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, you should Maintain your smoke detectors to ensure safety and limit costly repairs. So, in order to properly maintain a smoke detector, you should:
- Test your smoke detectors regularly (once a month) by pressing the test button to ensure they are functioning correctly.
- Change the batteries at least once a year or when the low-battery warning chirps.
- Vacuum the detectors regularly to remove dust and debris that can interfere with their operation.
- Replace smoke detectors every 10 years, as their sensitivity can diminish over time.
Location and Placement
Smoke detectors should be installed in specific locations within your home. They should be placed on every level of the house, in each bedroom, and in the hallway outside sleeping areas.
Smoke detectors are more effective when mounted on the ceiling or high on the wall. This positioning allows them to detect smoke and rising heat effectively.
Due to the potential for false alarms caused by cooking smoke or steam, it's best to place smoke detectors away from kitchens and bathrooms. Consider using heat detectors instead.
NEC and Your Detectors
As per the NEC, National Electrical Code, you must have a Carbon/Smoke Detector within 10 feet of every bedroom and a Smoke Detector inside every bedroom. So, another thing to do to ensure safety would be to check your smoke and carbon detection devices and make sure your home is up to code.
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