Smoke, Heat and Freeze Protection
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Do Not Mount a Smoke Alarm Here:
•
Directly
above
a
sink,
cooker,
stove,
or
oven
•
Within
5
feet
(1.5
m)
of
any
cooking
appliance
•
Next
to
a
door
or
window
that
would
be
affected
by
drafts
(extractor
fan
or
air
vent)
•
Outside
•
In
or
below
a
cupboard
•
Where
air
flow
would
be
obstructed
by
curtains
or
furniture
•
Where
dirt
or
dust
could
collect
and
block
the
sensor
•
Where
it
could
be
knocked,
damaged,
or
inadvertently
removed
Fire
‐
warning
equipment
for
residential
occupancies
are
capable
of
protecting
about
50%
of
the
occupants
in
potentially
fatal
fires.
Victims
include
the
elderly,
children,
and
the
physically
or
mentally
impaired.
Victims
include
any
persons
who
cannot
escape
even
when
warned
early
enough
that
escape
should
be
possible.
For
these
people,
other
strategies
such
as
protection
‐
in
‐
place
or
assisted
rescue
or
escape
would
be
necessary.
•
Studies
show
that
Smoke/Heat/Freeze
Alarms
may
not
awaken
all
sleeping
individuals.
Individuals
in
the
household
who
are
capable
of
assisting
others
are
responsible
for
providing
assistance
to
those
who
may
not
be
awakened
by
the
audible
alarm
or
those
who
may
be
incapable
of
safely
evacuating
the
area
unassisted.
•
A
battery
‐
powered
alarm
must
have
the
specific
battery
type
installed,
be
in
good
condition,
and
be
mounted
properly.
•
The
use
of
alcohol
or
drugs
may
also
impair
the
ability
to
hear
the
audible
alarm.
For
maximum
protection,
ensure
that
an
audible
alarm
is
installed
on
every
floor.
•
Smoke/Heat
Alarms
only
provide
protection
to
the
residence
if
smoke
actually
reaches
the
alarm.
The
Smoke/Heat
Alarm
is
not
a
substitute
for
an
insurance
policy.
Home
owners
and
renters
should
have
adequate
insurance
to
protect
their
properties.
Emergency Action Plan
Establish
and
regularly
practice
a
plan
of
escape
with
all
members
of
your
household
in
the
event
of
fire.
The
National
Fire
Protection
Association
recommends
the
following
steps:
1
Mount
your
detector
or
your
interior
or
exterior
sounders
where
they
can
be
heard
by
all.
2
Determine
two
means
of
escape
from
each
room.
One
path
of
escape
should
lead
to
the
door
that
permits
normal
exit
from
the
building.
The
other
should
be
an
alternate
escape
(such
as
a
window)
should
the
path
to
a
door
be
impassable.
Station
an
escape
ladder
at
such
windows
if
there
is
a
long
drop
to
the
ground.
3
Sketch
a
floor
plan
of
the
building.
Show
windows,
doors,
stairs,
and
rooftops
that
can
be
used
to
escape.
Indicate
escape
routes
for
each
room.
Keep
these
routes
free
from
obstructions
and
post
copies
of
the
escape
routes
in
every
room.
4
Ensure
that
all
bedroom
doors
are
shut
while
you
are
asleep
to
prevent
deadly
smoke
from
entering
while
you
escape.
5
Try
the
door.
If
the
door
is
hot,
check
your
alternate
escape
route.
If
the
door
is
cool,
open
it
cautiously.
Be
prepared
to
slam
the
door
shut
if
smoke
or
heat
rushes
in.
6
When
smoke
is
present,
crawl
on
the
ground.
Do
not
walk
upright,
since
smoke
rises
and
may
overcome
you.
Clearer
air
is
near
the
floor.
7
Escape
quickly,
but
do
not
panic.
8
Establish
a
place
outdoors,
away
from
your
house,
where
everyone
can
meet
and
then
take
steps
to
contact
the
authorities
and
account
for
those
missing.
Choose
someone
to
assure
that
nobody
returns
to
the
house
—
many
die
going
back.
