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Smoke Detectors :
| - A smoke detector
should be located outside of each bedroom. In
addition one should be located on each story of
the house. Smoke detectors are encouraged for
attics and basements as well. |
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- There are kinds of smoke detectors.
| battery operated |
| electric |
| hard wired |
if your detector is hard wired
be sure that it is not connected to a circuit
that can be turned off by a wall switch.
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| - Because smoke rises,
smoke detectors should be installed close to or
on the ceiling. Detectors should not be installed
near a window, door or vent where drafts could
reduce its sensitivity.. |
| - Test your detectors
on a regular basis and be sure to change the batteries
a minimum of once per year, whether it needs it
or not! Never "borrow" the smoke detector
batteries. |
| - Be sure that all
family members including children are aware of
what a smoke detector sounds like and test that
they can be heard from all bedrooms. . |
| - Detectors should
be cleaned on a regular basis, additionally do
not paint smoke detectors. |
| - If you are traveling
be certain that the hotel has a smoke alert system. |
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