Safety in your Home

NFPA Statistics:

3 out of 5 fires in the home either have no smoke alarms or did not work.
More than one third of the home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present.
The risk of dying in fires is cut in half when smoke alarms are present.

Smoke Alarms VS. Detectors

There are different types of alarms like Ionization and photoelectric or a combination of ionization but regardless of what kind of alarm it is, the proper placement of each alarm working properly is key.

With alarms, they should have the batteries changed and tested every 4 to 6 months (Or what is recommended by the manufacturer).

Proper placement of the Alarm:

Inside the bedroom, Above the door at the highest point
Outside of each bedroom, Above the door at the highest point
At the beginning of the hallways
In living rooms (If a Natural gas or Propane heating source is located in the living area, it would best to have a combination alarm)
Not recommended inside the kitchen area and near a bathroom with a shower, due to the steam and cooking could send a false alarm

With Detectors, there is a sensor that monitors for smoke and is connected to a whole building fire alarm system