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POSITIONING THE SMOKE ALARM
For the smoke alarm to give an early warning, it needs to be installed where the fire occurs. Housegard
therefore recommends that you install a smoke alarm in every room and on all floors.
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Install a smoke alarm in all separate bedrooms and in rooms commonly occupied.
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In homes with several storeys, a smoke alarm should be installed at the top of every staircase between
each storey.
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In the basement, a smoke alarm should be installed on the ceiling at the foot of the stairs.
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In bedrooms where people sleep with closed doors, there should always be a smoke alarm fitted in the
bedroom.
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Install a smoke alarm in every room where there is a potential risk of fire.
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Install a smoke alarm at each end of corridors, if they are longer than 9 metres.
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Install the smoke alarm in the middle of the ceiling. If this is not possible, install the smoke alarm on
the wall at least 0.5 m from any corner and at least 10–15 cm from the ceiling. (Wall-mounting is not
recommended).
KEY:
Minimal protection
Recommended/more substantial protection
Smoke alarms with a pause function are recommended
SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE PLACED
IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
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In the kitchen, near the cooker, where smoke from cooking could cause false alarms.
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In areas of high air humidity, such as bathrooms or near dishwashers or washing machines, where
steam and moisture could cause false alarms.
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Near fans and ventilation ducts, where air flows may prevent smoke from reaching the smoke alarm.
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Near light sources and electrical equipment that emit an electromagnetic field.
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Near a fireplace or stove with an open fire.
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At the top of a V-shaped ceiling, where air pockets could stop the smoke from reaching the smoke
alarm.
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In a garage, where exhaust fumes could cause false alarms.
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In dusty and dirty areas, where the dust and dirt could damage the smoke alarm.
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In rooms where the temperature may fall below 5 °C or rise above 45 °C, or in rooms with large tem-
perature variations.
WARNING: Incorrect positioning may lead to reduced reliability and false alarms.
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