Fire Safety - Smoke Alarms

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Authors Quinn, J.
Published 30th October 2015
Audience Consumers, Industry
ISBN 978‐0‐7334‐3563‐8
DOI 10.26288/5c4911b072173

This factsheet provides residents with information on how they can use smoke alarms more effectively in their home, especially if they might take longer to respond to a fire, or need assistance to safely evacuate.  It outlines fire services’ and researchers’ recommendations for the selection, placement and maintenance of smoke alarms for residents of all ages and abilities, and includes a smoke alarm checklist.

This factsheet accompanies Summary Bulletin: Fire Safety – Smoke Alarms 2nd ed.

 

 

Table of Contents

Do I need to have smoke alarms?

Where in my home do the smoke alarms need to be?

What are interconnected smoke alarms?

What type of smoke alarms do I need?

How can I stop annoying false alarms?

Do smoke alarms need to be maintained or replaced?

Smoke Alarm Checklist

Where can I find more information?

Specialist Review Panel

Name	Organisation	Panel
Bryan Molan	3 Bridges Community - HMMS	Industry Panel
Dr Janice Herbert	National Seniors Australia	Consumer Panel
Greg Killeen	Spinal Cord Injuries Australia	Consumer Panel
Keith Shinn	Deafness Forum of Australia	Consumer Panel
A/Superintendent Michael Ollerenshaw	Fire & Rescue NSW	Guest Expert Panel
Senior Fire Fighter Melanie Rebane	Fire & Rescue NSW	Guest Expert Panel