Where To Place Smoke Detectors In Your Seattle Home

Fire is among the most destructive threats residents face as it endangers lives and can demolish properties in just minutes. Thankfully, shielding your family is easy, but you must know where to place smoke detectors in your Seattle home. Check out our recommendations and see why monitored fire alarms are the smartest choice for your household.

Keep Your Family Members Protected With These Fire Alarm Tips

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either missing smoke detectors or ones that aren’t working. In addition, the likelihood of losing your life in a residential fire is cut in half when you install operational smoke detectors. The critical nature of having these safety devices is evident, but where should you place them? Follow these tips:

• Install smoke detectors in all bedrooms and just outside each one.
• Fire alarms should be installed on each floor of your home, and that includes basements.
• Install smoke detectors at ceiling level or in elevated positions on walls.
• When mounting them on walls, ensure they are between four and 12 inches away from the ceiling to circumvent dead air zones that can keep smoke from getting to the device.
• If your ceiling is pitched or comes to a point, install smoke detectors within 36 inches (horizontally) of the peak but not closer than four inches (vertically).
• Place them no less than 36 inches away from overhead fans.
• Situate smoke detectors no less than 10 feet away from stoves to reduce false alarms.
• Once you get them installed, check them every month to ensure they are working.

Residential contractors need to install smoke detectors within bedrooms, in spaces outside sleeping areas, and on all stories of residences. Even so, that doesn't mean your smoke detectors are all working, and older homes may not meet the latest requirements. Connected smoke detectors are optimal as they will all sound if a single detector activates.

Why Use Monitored Fire Alarms In Seattle?

You can increase your fire safety even more with components that link to your home security system. Monitored fire alarms don't just emit a loud alarm, they'll warn you and your monitoring professionals when rapidly rising heat or smoke are detected. This functionality is a valuable safety measure if you're not on site to hear the alert. Here are some additional features you can find in leading systems:

• Mobile device updates. You’ll get an a real-time alert any time the monitored fire alarm goes off.
• Swift response. While you’re guiding your family members to a safe place, monitoring professionals will contact emergency services to attain help immediately.
• More advanced detection. The most advanced models go beyond detecting smoke. They can distinguish rapidly rising temperatures that may indicate a spreading fire.
• Automation.When linked to your home security system, you may initiate automation to increase safety even more. For instance, you can set your doors to unlock instantly to facilitate your exit.

Get An Integrated Home Security System in Seattle From Secure24 Alarm Systems

Improve your fire safety with monitored fire alarms and a full-featured home security package in Seattle from Secure24 Alarm Systems. You'll receive advanced smoke and heat detection, smart automation, and help day and night from dedicated monitoring professionals. Call (206) 451-1051 today to personalize your system.