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Installing and Testing Smoke Alarms

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http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/safety_guide/sg_fire_w005.aspx  External Links Disclaimer Logo

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Home Safety Council

Description

The Home Safety Council research shows that 97 percent of American homes have at least one smoke alarm, but one may not be enough. Early warning is essential for every fire escape plan. This brochure provides guidelines when installing and testing smoke alarms to ensure your family will be effectively alerted to any fire dangers, including only purchase smoke alarms that are listed by UL and carry the UL mark on packaging, install smoke alarms on every level of your home, test your smoke alarms at least once a month, and more.

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Review Date

5/18/2007

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