Where To Place Smoke Detectors In Your Home

Fire is one of the most devastating risks homeowners deal with as it imperils lives and can demolish properties in just minutes. Fortunately, safeguarding your family is simple, but you have to understand where to place smoke detectors in your home. Check out our tips and discover why monitored fire alarms are the best bet for your household.

Keep Your Family Protected With These Fire Alarm Recommendations

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), three out of five fire deaths occur in homes with non-functional or absent smoke detectors. Additionally, the likelihood of losing your life in a residential fire is cut in half when you have functional smoke detectors. The significance of having these essential devices is evident, but where should you place them? Follow these tips:

• Position smoke detectors within each bedroom and just outside every one.
• Smoke alarms should be installed on each floor of your house, and that includes basements.
• Place smoke detectors at ceiling level or near the top on walls.
• When placing them on walls, ensure they are four to 12 inches away from the ceiling to steer clear of dead air zones that can stop smoke from making it to the device.
• If your ceiling slopes or peaks, place smoke detectors within 36 inches (horizontally) of the peak but not closer than four inches (vertically).
• Install them no less than three feet away from mounted fans.
• Keep smoke detectors at least 10 feet from kitchen ranges to reduce false alarms.
• Once you position them properly, check them every month to confirm they are functional.

Home builders need to install smoke detectors within bedrooms, in spaces outside sleeping areas, and on all stories of homes. But, that isn't a guarantee your fire alarms are all working, and older properties may not satisfy the latest requirements. It’s wise to implement interconnected smoke detectors as they will all alert if a single detector activates.

Why Install Monitored Fire Alarms?

You can enhance your fire safety further with devices that connect to your home’s security. In addition to issuing a loud beeping, monitored fire alarms inform you and your monitoring professionals when rapidly rising heat or smoke are detected. This capability is a valuable protection if you're not on site to hear the alert. Here are a few extra features you can discover in the latest systems:

• Cell phone notifications. You’ll get an immediate update when the monitored fire alarm goes off.
• Swift response. While you’re guiding your family to a safe place, monitoring professionals will notify first responders to request immediate assistance.
• Better detection. The most advanced models go beyond detecting smoke. They can perceive fast-increasing temperatures that could signify a speedily spreading fire.
• Automation assistance.When connected to your home security system, you can initiate automation to increase safety even more. For example, you can set your doors to unlock instantly to expedite your escape.

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