Smoke Alarms

Smoke Alarms

Smoke Alarm(s) Locations
•	Every level
•	Outside bedroom
•	Inside bedroom
2 TIPS
Locations NOT to Install
See also: About Smoke Detectors

Locations NOT to Install

Smoke alarms aren't recommended for kitchens, bathrooms, or garages where steam or cooking and exhaust fumes could set off false alarms. They also are not recommended for unheated spaces (e.g., attics), where humidity and temperature changes might affect the detector's operation.

2 TIPS

You may need to maintain the smoke alarm if the person is unable to do it themselves. Because it can be an inconvenience to change the batteries twice a year, the Center for Disease Control recommends using alarms with lithium batteries, which last 10 years.
Make sure to post instructions in large type as to what to do if the alarm sounds because the person with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia may forget.

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Narration:

Did you know the chances of surviving a home fire almost double with the use of smoke alarms? For minimum protection, according to the US Fire Administration, a smoke detector should be located

On every level of the home
Outside each bedroom
And inside the bedroom if the person has a hearing impairment.