Where should I install smoke alarms?
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RealAge answered:It is important to place smoke alarms correctly.
- Place alarms on the ceiling or 6 to 12 inches below the ceiling on the wall.
- Place alarms away from registers or air vents.
- Avoid areas with high airflow or dead air space (often at the top of a peaked roof).
From Good Kids, Bad Habits: The RealAge Guide to Raising Healthy Children by Jennifer Trachtenberg.
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It is important to place smoke alarms correctly. Place alarms on the ceiling or 6 to 12 inches below the ceiling on the wall. Place alarms away from registers or air vents. Avoid areas with high airflow or dead air space (often at the top of a... More
