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Smoke detectors are now required by law!
By now, everyone should have at least one smoke detector somewhere in the home; and most
folks have at least one on every level, including the basement.
But did you know....?
* Pushing the test button only verifies that there is battery (or AC) power present. It
DOES NOT PROVE that the detector is capable of sensing smoke.
* To test a smoke detector, hold a lit candle 6 inches below it. If the alarm doesn't
sound, blow out the candle and let the smoke drift into the detector. If it still doesn't
sound, check the power source.
* Homes with wired-in detectors should have a battery-powered unit as a back-up.
* Rechargeable batteries are NOT recommended for smoke detectors.
* When installing a smoke detector, avoid dead-air spaces in corners and at the very ends
of hallways. Centre your smoke detector on a ceiling, keeping it at least 6 inches
from any wall. Locate a wall-mounted unit one foot below the ceiling.
* Smoke detectors should be kept away from drafts at vents, doors and windows.
* The tops of stairwells and any hallways leading to bedrooms are the recommended
locations, the latter being the most critical, and the site recommended by the National
Fire Code.
* Carefully (gently) vacuum your detectors annually.
About one quarter of all the homes we inspect have improperly located or non-functioning
smoke detectors, or none at all!
CHECK YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS TODAY! |
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