According to the NFPA, smoke alarms should be placed in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home. In addition, industry experts recommend having both photoelectric and ionization alarms for optimal protection against flaming and smoldering fires.
Also to know is, does a laundry room need a smoke detector?
No, You do not need a smoke detector in the laundry room. Because generally, laundry rooms are small. Smoke detector should be kept at least 5 feet away from washing machines, water heaters and dishwashers. Smoke detectors can be dangerous near electrical appliances such as dishwashers or washing machines and heaters.
Similarly one may ask, should smoke detectors be on wall or ceiling?
Smoke alarms should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas, either on the ceiling or the wall. Ceiling mounting it is typically preferred as it allows the smoke alarm to be placed more centrally in the room.
Where do you put a smoke and carbon monoxide detector?
Where to Install a Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
- On each floor of the home.
- In each bedroom.
- In each hallway close to sleeping areas; if a hallway is longer than 40 feet, place devices at both ends.
- At the top of stairways going to an upper floor.
- At the bottom of stairways going to a basement.
- In your living area.
Where should I put my carbon monoxide detector?
Because carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and also because it may be found with warm, rising air, detectors should be placed on a wall about 5 feet above the floor. The detector may be placed on the ceiling. Do not place the detector right next to or over a fireplace or flame-producing appliance.