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How To Install A Smoke Detector Unit At Home?

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To detect rising smoke from a fire, a smoke detector installation should be done on each floor of your home. According to one report, 41 percent of fires are caused by a lack of a smoke detector. They should be installed inside or outside each bedroom and common space and in laundry facilities and kitchens where fires might start. Consider placing smoke alarms at least 10 feet away from any kitchen equipment to prevent false alerts. If you have a bigger house, you might consider installing extra alarms in hallways and stairwells. By installing an interconnected smoke detector, the alarm sound will be heard all around your home. Where Should Smoke Detectors Be Installed? Installing smoke detectors does not have to be as complex as the fire code manuals. Unless you enjoy reading fire-related material, the installation recommendations listed below should be enough for smoke detector placement. As many as possible should be installed in all sleeping spaces like bedrooms, guest rooms, livi...