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Do Not Mount a Smoke Alarm Here:
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Directly above a sink, cooker, stove, or oven
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Within 5 feet (1.5 m) of any cooking appliance
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Next to a door or window that would be affected by drafts (extractor fan or air vent)
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Outside
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In or below a cupboard
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Where air flow would be obstructed by curtains or furniture
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Where dirt or dust could collect and block the sensor
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Where it could be knocked, damaged, or inadvertently removed
Fire‐warning equipment for residential occupancies are capable of protecting about 50% of
the occupants in potentially fatal fires. Victims include the elderly, children, and the physically
or mentally impaired. Victims include any persons who cannot escape even when warned
early enough that escape should be possible. For these people, other strategies such as
protection‐in‐place or assisted rescue or escape would be necessary.
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Studies show that Smoke/Heat/Freeze Alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals.
Individuals in the household who are capable of assisting others are responsible for
providing assistance to those who may not be awakened by the audible alarm or those
who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.
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A battery‐powered alarm must have the specific battery type installed, be in good
condition, and be mounted properly.
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The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair the ability to hear the audible alarm. For
maximum protection, ensure that an audible alarm is installed on every floor.
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Smoke/Heat Alarms only provide protection to the residence if smoke actually reaches the
alarm. The Smoke/Heat Alarm is not a substitute for an insurance policy. Home owners
and renters should have adequate insurance to protect their properties.
Emergency Action Plan
Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape with all members of your household in the
event of fire. The National Fire Protection Association recommends the following steps:
Mount your detector or your interior or exterior sounders where they can be heard by all.
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Determine two means of escape from each room. One path of escape should lead to the
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door that permits normal exit from the building. The other should be an alternate escape
(such as a window) should the path to a door be impassable. Station an escape ladder at
such windows if there is a long drop to the ground.
Sketch a floor plan of the building. Show windows, doors, stairs, and rooftops that can be
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used to escape. Indicate escape routes for each room. Keep these routes free from
obstructions and post copies of the escape routes in every room.
Ensure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep to prevent deadly smoke
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from entering while you escape.
Try the door. If the door is hot, check your alternate escape route. If the door is cool, open
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it cautiously. Be prepared to slam the door shut if smoke or heat rushes in.
When smoke is present, crawl on the ground. Do not walk upright, since smoke rises and
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may overcome you. Clearer air is near the floor.
Escape quickly, but do not panic.
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Establish a place outdoors, away from your house, where everyone can meet and then
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take steps to contact the authorities and account for those missing. Choose someone to
assure that nobody returns to the house — many die going back.
Smoke, Heat and Freeze Protection
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