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Yes, many jurisdictions require smoke alarms on each level, and perhaps in each bedroom area of a home. Other places only require them in rental homes or where there is some other reason the home may be subject to fire inspections.
In addition to smoke alarms, modern codes require carbon monoxide detectors in approximately the same locations as smoke alarms, and several companies are now combining the two functions into one unit.
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Why do you have smoke alarms?
federal law requires that smoke alarms need to be in every home
Should I install smoke alarms in the new home I built?
Yes, of course you should install smoke alarms in the new home you are building. Smoke alarms should be in every home , old and new.
What are the best smoke alarms?
The best smoke alarm is the one that works. They need to be installed properly and have working batteries. There are two different alarms that have different sensor technology, but they have been proven to work the same.
Where are alarms used?
Most public areas and buildings have them installed as a legal requirement. Some houses and residential buildings also have fire alarms but mostly smoke alarms. (Two different things).
Do smoke alarms increase sensitivity when they get old?
No, generally, smoke alarms lose sensitivity as they get older. Some fire codes require smoke alarms in one- and two-family dwellings to be replaced every ten years. Commercial smoke alarms must be tested and replaced when they can no longer be calibrated within the manufacturers' specifications.
Is the tenant responsible for not replacing the batteries in the smoke alarms and or the smoke alarms after they move out?
Tenants are not responsible for anything after they move out. A good landlord will replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors every year, regardless of who is renting.
What does isotopes have to do with smoke alarms?
The "ionizing" type of smoke alarms uses Americium.
What types of smoke alarms can you find?
there is ten types of smoke alarms that you can find
How many types of smoke alarms can you buy?
How many tyeps of smoke alarms can you buy?
Where can i find photoelectric smoke alarms?
You can find photoelectric smoke alarms at a hme improvement store. You should visit www.menards.com for more information on photoelectric smoke alarms.
What is the difference between regular smoke alarms and photoelectric smoke alarms?
Photoelectric smoke alarms are also called optical alarms. They are more expensive than regular alarms. They are also more accurate and less likely to go off unnecessarily.
Are smoke detectors and smoke alarms the same?
no
