Fighting fire in the home (smoke alarms; includes related articles on case studies, purchasing guide, how a smoke alarm should be fitted, and methods of fighting fires) (Evaluation)

Article Abstract:

More than 60% of UK households had installed a smoke detector in 1992 according to the Home Office. Fires detected by smoke alarms accounted for just 13 deaths in 1992 against 595 deaths from other domestic fires. The occupants of houses fitted with smoke alarms have a two-three times better chance of survival. Information on 19 smoke alarms both battery and mains-electric powered, with details of vendors, specifications and prices is included.

Product/Service Evaluation, Black & Decker A9432 (Smoke detector), Black & Decker A9433 (Smoke detector), Dicon 350 (Smoke detector), Dicon 440B (Smoke detector), Dicon Micro 300AP (Smoke detector), EI 100C (Smoke detector), EI 100L (Smoke detector), EI 100S (Smoke detector), EI 105C (Smoke detector), First Alert SA150TT (Smoke detector), First Alert SA83R1 (Smoke detector), First Alert SA20011 (Smoke detector), BCE Fire Sentry 1255 (Smoke detector), BRK 86RACE (Smoke detector), BRK 2002RACE (Smoke detector), BRK 2839E (Smoke detector), Dicon 370MB (Smoke detector), EI 151 220 (Smoke detector), EI 156 220 (Smoke detector)

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Where there's smoke, there should be a smoke alarm

Article Abstract:

Smoke alarms are an inexpensive way homeowners can protect the lives of their loved ones, as well as their property investment. Some Australian local governments are making the installation of smoke detectors mandatory. An evaluation of smoke detectors is presented, with tabular information on the relative quality of specific products. Techniques for where and how to install smoke detectors is included.

Methods, Fire prevention

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