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The U.S. Fire Association (USFA) reports that fires cause an average of 3,040 deaths and 14,960 injuries per year. Most state and local laws require that smoke detectors be installed anywhere there is human habitation, like near every bedroom or even in stairways, halls, and garages.

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  • There are two main kinds of smoke detectors: ionization and photoelectric. Both types of smoke detectors effectively sense smoke and are required to pass Underwriter Laboratories (UL) certification.

  • Ionization detectors are less expensive than photoelectric detectors and respond more quickly to flaming fires. However, they can’t tell the difference between steam and smoke, making ionization smoke detectors subject to false alarms when placed near kitchens and bathrooms.

  • Photoelectric detectors respond more quickly to smoldering fires than ionization detectors and are less likely to send out a false alarm. However, this type of smoke detector is slower to detect a flaming fire and will not alert you when the batteries are dead.

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The National Fire Protection Association highly recommends replacing your smoke detectors at least every ten years because as the systems age, the electrical components become less reliable. In addition, new construction laws require that smoke detectors are hooked up to the electrical wiring, are interconnected, and have a battery backup system in place.

  • Here is a list of smoke detector installation tips to keep you and your family safe:

    • Have at least one smoke detector installed on each level of your house.
    • Check smoke detectors’ operation and alarms every six to twelve months.
    • Be sure to have battery- powered back-up in your hard-wired smoke detectors (rechargeable batteries are not recommended).
    • Avoid installing smoke detectors near drafts, doors, and windows.
    • Be sure that your smoke detectors are centered on the ceiling and they are at least six inches away from the wall. If you have a wall unit, make sure that it is at least one foot below the ceiling.
    • The best location for smoke detectors is near bedrooms, in hallways, and at the top of stairwells.
    • To keep dust from building up within the smoke detector, lightly vacuum the detector annually.
    • Do not pull the unit from the wall to try to turn off a false alarm.
    • Do not remove the batteries except to change them.
    • If you cannot afford smoke detectors, please contact your local fire department. They will let you know about local programs to help the elderly and low-income households get smoke detectors for their homes.
    • Keep at least one fire blanket somewhere in your home.
    • Keep at least one fire extinguisher somewhere in your home.
    • Establish an emergency exit plan with your family.
    • Once you exit your home during a fire, DO NOT return! Many people have lost their lives going back into their home. Wait for firefighters to arrive.

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