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This country has one of the highest rates Smoke alarms should be located on each . Change the battery when you of fire related deaths in the industrialized level of your home (including the change your clocks for the world. A small fire can become an basement). Place smoke alarms on the season. uncontrollable flame in less than 30 ceiling outside of the sleeping area. If seconds. Children under the age of five you have a high ceiling, place the smoke . Never paint your smoke alarm. are at risk as well as people over the age alarm at the highest point because It can interfere with the of 65. smoke rises. Do not place smoke alarms operation of the alarm. near bathrooms, cooking areas or WHY DO I NEED A SMOKE ALARM? fireplaces. . Test your smoke alarms at least Smoke alarms can save your life and your once a month. family’s lives. Most fatal fires occur at night while people are sleeping. Working . Vacuum your smoke alarm once smoke alarms can reduce your chance of a month. Dust can also interfere dying in a fire. They also provide an early with the operation. sign so that you and your family can escape. . Replace your alarm if it is over ten years old.
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Hardwired – These receive power from installs smoke alarms for FREE! the home\building’s electrical source. Some hardwired smoke alarms have a WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS … battery back up in case of a power failure. A certified electrician should …GET OUT AND STAY OUT! install this type of smoke alarm.
Battery – These are powered from a nine volt battery and can be installed by the home owner.