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Smoke Detectors Can Save Lives!
Most often these are required to be directly wired into the House Wiring and wired to each other! Note: Multiple Smoke Detectors that are interconnected require special dedicated wiring that runs between each unit. These multiple units and special wiring are required so that Smoke or Fire in any part of the House will set off alarms in all areas. This is also required where Apartments are involved so that all occupants in the building can be notified as soon as possible. Some areas are further requiring (in new installations) that the smoke detectors be connected to relays that would shut down any Ventilating equipment that would aid in the spread of smoke or fire. This would include central air conditioning equipment and whole-house fans. Usually, all interconnected units must be of the same type (or compatible) to function properly. The list of compatible models is provided with the unit and also available separately from the manufacturer. Also included, would be guidelines and recommendations for the placement of smoke detectors around the house and in different types of rooms. In general, they must not be placed in any "dead air" spaces and should be tested often. Some information suggests replacement at least every 10 years. Now, even if this is not required yet in your area, Don't you think it's a good Idea? Read recent Press release from Consumer Product Safety Commission |
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There's no doubt about it, many fatalities
each year
can be avoided with Smoke
Detectors. The sooner occupants are aware of smoke
or fire, the more likely it is that injuries can be avoided and
property damages kept to a minimum. This means that Smoke Detectors must be working!
that is why 120 volt models are required in most localities now. These
Smoke Detectors don't rely on batteries (and someone changing them) to operate, but are directly connected (hard-wired)
to the electrical system. Some 120 volt models are available with battery-backup
for additional security (They will operate with or without the power on).
These battery-backup models cost a little more, but the
peace of mind they provide is easily worth it.
