This smoke alarm meets all NFPA requirements for existing homes
and can be used as additional protection in locations not required
but recommended for new construction. Per the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72, Chapter 2, this type of
smoke alarm can be used to meet the minimum requirements for
existing residential dwellings
. The standard requires that smoke
alarms for new residential dwellings be AC powered and intercon-
nected. Therefore, this smoke alarm CANNOT be used to meet the
minimum requirements for
new construction
residential dwellings.
This type of smoke alarm can, however, be used in new construction
as additional protection in recommended areas not required by NFPA
72. See page 3 for specific NFPA requirements.
This smoke alarm will not provide adequate escape or rescue time in
extremely fast moving fires. Fast fires include gas fires, flammable
liquid fires, or fires set on purpose. The smoke alarm will not give
adequate escape time to people very close to the fire. Such exam-
ples might be children playing with matches, or smokers who fall
asleep and drop a cigarette into their bed.
Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not foolproof
and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire. Smoke
alarms are not a substitute for insurance. Homeowners and renters
should insure their life and property. In addition, it is possible for the
smoke alarm to fail at any time. For this reason, you must test the
smoke alarm weekly, and replace it every 10 years.
Home Fire Safety Tips and Procedures
What to Do in Case of a Fire
1. Don’t panic; stay calm. Notify every member in the residence of
the fire.
2. Have all residents leave the building as quickly as possible.
Touch doors to feel if they are hot before opening them. Use an
alternative exit if necessary. Crawl along the floor and cover your
mouth and nose with a wet cloth, if possible. DO NOT stop to
collect anything. Follow predefined escape plans, if possible.
3. Meet at a pre-arranged meeting place outside the building.
4. Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building.
5. DO NOT GO BACK INSIDE A BURNING BUILDING. Wait for the
fire department to arrive.
These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire. However, to
reduce the chance that fires will start, practice fire safety rules, and
prevent hazardous situations.
Practice Fire Safety
Please read this convenient safety checklist and keep it close to your
smoke alarm in an easy-to-read location. Review this checklist often.
Develop family escape plans, discuss them with ALL household
members, and practice them regularly.
• Expose everyone to the sounds of a smoke alarm and explain what
each sound means.
• Determine TWO exits from each room and an escape route to the
outside from each exit.
• Teach all household members to touch the door. INSTRUCT THEM
NOT TO OPEN THE DOOR IF THE DOOR IS HOT. Tell them to use
an alternative exit if the door is hot.
• Teach household members to crawl along the floor to stay below
dangerous smoke, fumes, and gases.
• Determine a safe meeting place for all members outside the
building.
• Know how to call the nearest fire department in case of emergency.
Besides practicing and understanding fire safety rules, you should:
a. Install smoke alarms in every room of your residence.
b. Test smoke alarms weekly.
c. Maintain smoke alarms properly.
d. Keep a supply of replacement batteries on hand.
e. Replace non-working smoke alarms immediately.
f. Prevent hazardous conditions and follow fire safety rules:
• Keep matches and cigarette lighters out of the hands of children.
• Never smoke in bed.
• Store flammables in proper, closed containers and do not use them
near flame or sparks.
• Keep electrical appliances in good condition.
• Make sure stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, barbeque grills, and other
appliances are clean and free of grease. Be sure they are properly
installed and operating as designed.
• Keep operating portable heaters and burning candles away from
combustible materials. Watch them carefully.
• Do not overload electrical circuits.
• Replace smoke alarms every ten (10) years.
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