WHAT ARE THE BASIC RULES FOR USING SMOKE DETECTORS?
One of the most important inventions of modern times is the smoke detector. They are inexpensive and rather easy to install. The following rules are important. First install a smoke detector within 15 feet of all sleeping areas. (Ideally, a smoke detector should be installed in every room.) Install a smoke detector on each level of your home. Smoke detectors are also recommended in laundry and furnace rooms. Smoke detectors run on batteries in most cases. The battery should be checked weekly and replaced when the battery becomes low, minimally, 2 times a year when you change your clocks. NEVER remove the battery without replacing it. NEVER use a smoke detector battery for other uses. Nothing can be more important than an operable smoke detector. When traveling, take a smoke detector with you for your family’s safety.
