Smoke and CO Detectors Smoke detectors cut the risk of dying in
a fire by half. Unfortunately most people killed by fires die in
their own homes while asleep. Smoke detectors sense the presence
of a fire and sound the warning in time to wake sleeping persons
and allow them to escape. All homes need to have a working smoke
detector in the hallway leading to the bedrooms and on every
level. Smoke detectors should not be installed in garages or
near kitchens, bathrooms or fireplaces to avoid nuisance alarms.
For the best protection: - Test your smoke detectors monthly. -
Clean your detectors and change the batteries at least twice a
year. - Replace your smoke detectors every ten years. A carbon
monoxide detector or CO detector is a device that detects the
presence of the carbon monoxide (CO) gas in order to prevent
carbon monoxide poisoning. CO is a colorless and odorless
compound produced by incomplete combustion. It is often referred
to as the “silent killer” because it is virtually undetectable
without using