Installing and maintaining smoke alarms - NFPA
Interconnected smoke alarms increase safety. In a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) survey of households with any fires, including fires in which the fire department was not called, interconnected smoke alarms were more likely to operate and alert occupants to a fire. 1 People may know about a fire without hearing a smoke alarm.
Learn More About Smoke Alarms - NFPA
Smoke alarms sense smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger. In the event of fire, you may have as little as 2 minutes to escape safely, which is why smoke alarms need to be in every bedroom/sleeping area, outside of the sleeping areas (like a hallway), and on each level of the home (including the basement).
Smoke Alarm Types - NFPA
Mar 6, 2023 · Determining the correct smoke alarm for you situation can be difficult. This comprehensive guide from NFPA can help you choose the right one.
A Guide to Fire Alarm Basics - NFPA
Mar 3, 2021 · The initiation of a fire alarm system includes all the devices and circuits that send a signal to a fire alarm to provide the status of a protected space or the existence of a fire. Initiation devices include, but are not limited to heat detectors, smoke detectors, water flow switches, manually actuated devices, and pressure switches.
Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires report - NFPA
This report discusses the presence, operation, and reason for failures of smoke alarms in reported home fires.
Ionization vs photoelectric - NFPA
The two most commonly recognized smoke detection technologies are ionization smoke detection and photoelectric smoke detection.
Smoke Alarm Troubleshooting - NFPA
Feb 11, 2022 · If you keep having nuisance smoke alarms, here are a few things that can help you determine the issue
Low Frequency Fire and Smoke Alarms - NFPA
Jan 22, 2021 · Research has shown that low-frequency alarms are more effective at waking children, older adults, and those with hearing loss
Free NFPA Smoke Alarms at Home Tip Sheet. Get it now.
Download this NFPA tip sheet with valuable information on using smoke alarms at home. The free resource includes simple tips and facts on smoke alarm safety.
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