Where Should Smoke Detectors Be Placed?

Robert Thorne
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Installing Smoke Alarms Install Smoke Alarms Inside Each Bedroom, Outside Each Sleeping Area and on Every Level of the Home, Including the Basement. on Levels...

Where Should Smoke Detectors Be Placed?

Installing smoke alarms
Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. On levels without bedrooms, install alarms in the living room (or den or family room) or near the stairway to the upper level, or in both locations.

How many smoke detectors should be in a house?

Your home should have: One smoke alarm installed in the room most frequently used for general daytime living purposes. One smoke alarm in every circulation space on each storey, such as hallways and landings. One heat alarm installed in every kitchen.

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Where should you not put smoke detectors?

Don't install the detector….
  1. On windows or sliding doors as the winds and air may not pick up the heat of smoke or fire.
  2. In humid or moist areas including the bathroom.
  3. In areas that easily collect dust and dirt including unfinished attics.
  4. In cooler rooms such as sunrooms or porches.
  5. Near ceiling fans or air vents.
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