Sensor Placement Guidelines
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Be careful about placing smoke detectors within 20 feet of a cooking appliance.
Smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan.
To maintain your smoke detector:
Test alarms at least monthly by pushing the test button.
Replace batteries in all smoke alarms at least once a year. If an alarm “chirps,” warning
the battery is low, replace the battery right away. See you smoke alarm instruction
manual for battery details.
Replace all smoke alarms when they are ten years old or sooner if they do not respond
properly when tested.
Additionally we recommend that you:
Maintain a 3 foot (about 1 meter) distance from air supply and return vents.
Do not install smoke detectors in a garage or near furnaces.
Install at least 6 m (20ft) away from kitchens or other areas where combustion particles
are present.
Install smoke detectors at least 2.5 m (8ft) away from bathrooms.
Do not install in dirty, dusty, or insect infected areas.
Do not install near areas where fresh air inlets or returns or excessively drafty areas.
Heating and A/C vents, fans, and fresh air intakes can drive smoke away from smoke
detectors.
Remember that dead air spaces may prevent smoke from reaching a smoke detector.
Camera Installation Recommendations
Camera views are accessible to Touchscreen users and family members who log into the
Subscriber Portal. When placing cameras consider whether what they will be monitoring and
any privacy issues.
