Hard Wired Smoke Alarms

Several studies have concluded that where smoke alarms are present, the risk of dying by fire is reduced by half.

For each floor of your house a smoke alarm with two sensors that combine ionization and photoelectric sensors in one unit. Here's why. the ionization of its faster when a fire, rapidly moving fire occurs. Photoelectric detectors are quicker at sensing smoldering fires smoke. Since you can not predict what kind of fire that might occur, be as well protected as you can with the duo, recommends L'US Fire Administration.

Get the type of standard battery alarms smoke, batteries must be replaced at least once a year and everything should be replaced every 8-10 years. Your alternatives are

1. Smoke alarms powered by long battery life, but you must replace all the alarm when you need new batteries, or

1. Smoke alarms with wired, battery backup. Batteries should be checked monthly and replaced at least once a year. The unit must be replaced every 8-10 years.

aec The U.S. Fire Administration would like to remind you of some important fire safety and prevention information.

* Plan and practice escape plans several times a year.

* Make sure your family knows when and how to call emergency numbers.

* Obtain and learn how to use a fire extinguisher.

* Install carbon monoxide detectors.

* Consider installing sprinklers in your dwelling.

Contact your local fire department on a number of non-emergency phone if you need help or have questions about fire safety in your home.