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Smoke Detector Placement: Where to Install Alarms

A smoke alarm can warn you only about danger it detects. That makes smoke detector placement just as important as choosing a reliable device. One unit near the front door may seem reassuring, but it cannot adequately protect someone sleeping behind a closed bedroom door upstairs. For most American homes, the starting rule is simple: ...