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areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it
is recommended that the householder consider the use of
additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection.
The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining
room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by
the required smoke alarms. The installation of smoke alarms in
kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally
recommended, as these locations occasionally experience
conditions that can result in improper operation.
California State Fire Marshall
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of
fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household
as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping
area (in the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms), heat or smoke
detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens,
hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms,
basements and attached garages.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends
the use of at least one CO Alarm per household, located near the
sleeping area.
NRC
Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a
radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection
of visible and invisible combustion products. The radioactive
element is safely contained in the chamber and requires no
adjustments or maintenance. This smoke alarm meets or exceeds
all government standards. It is manufactured and distributed
under license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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