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You should have at least one in each room. And one in each hallway. My house has a total of 23 smoke alarms
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoA minimum of 1 would be needed for each floor. If it's a one story depending on the size a 2 would be the minimum.
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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.
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.
Are there any good alternatives for smoke alarms?
There are no good alternatives to having smoke alarms in your house. A good supplement to the smoke detector, however, would be a Carbon Monoxide alarm.
What are the advantages of interconnected smoke alarms in the house?
By connecting smoke alarms together, triggering one will trigger the others, resulting in a better chance that everyone in the house will hear them going off and get out safely.
What kind of smoke detector should I buy?
You should have a photo-electric smoke alarm in your house because they react more quickly to smoldering fire byproducts than most ionizing type smoke alarms. Having ANY type of smoke alarm is better than none, provided it has the necessary batteries and maintenance to actually work during a fire.
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 much do smoke alarm cost?
it depends on the brand that you buy, but smoke alarms can vary from about $60 to $100. but what ever the price, smoke alarms are a live saving and mostly compulsury, so you should get one for the safety of your family.
Why do you have smoke alarms?
federal law requires that smoke alarms need to be in every home
How many types of smoke alarms can you buy?
How many tyeps of smoke alarms can you buy?
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
