3 Fire Alarm Installation Recommendations

11/23/2019 (Permalink)

It is also recommended to include a smoke detectors in areas at high risk for fire damage

3 Fire Alarm Installation Recommendations

When installing a fire alarm in your Deer Park, OH, home, you may be wondering how many units you need and where they should be located. Fortunately, many fire safety experts and fire damage restoration professionals have recommendations for the best locations for these alarms.

1. Inside Bedrooms

As many professionals recommend sleeping with the bedroom door closed help prevent fire and smoke damage, it's best to install a smoke detector inside the bedroom to help ensure that anyone sleeping will be woken in the event of an emergency. Most professional suggest that this detector should be located just inside the bedroom door.

2. Outside Bedrooms

Another common location for a fire alarm insulation is outside the bedrooms as well. Doing so will help ensure that any alarms sound before smoke reaches the sleeping area. If you have a common hallway outside multiple bedrooms a single alarm here may suffice. For bedrooms located in different areas of the home you may want one alarm outside each room.

3. High Risk Areas

It is also recommended to include a smoke detectors in areas at high risk for fire damage. These include rooms such as the kitchen where cooking may occur, or areas such as the garage where a work room may be located. You may want to check each alarm regularly to ensure that the batteries have not worn down, and use the test button to check that the unit remains functional. Many experts recommend doing so yearly at minimum.

When installing a fire alarm in you home it’s recommended to include one inside each bedroom, and one outside the bedrooms as well. You may also want an alarm in high risk areas such as the kitchen or garage. After installation you may wish to test each alarm to ensure functionality. If you have any questions a professional may be able to make further recommendations.