In the event of a fire, centrally monitored smoke detectors are the best way to protect your empty home or to quickly evacuate your family.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 75 to 80% of all deaths by fire happen in the home. By installing a smoke alarm, individuals can reduce the risk of dying by almost 50%.
In 2005, there were 1,602,000 fires reported in the United States.
Primary causes
were cooking equipment (32%) and heating systems (16%) but also included where household washers and dryers (3%) and electrical and lighting equipment (2%).Smoke Detectors
Monitored photoelectric smoke detectors only activate in the presence of visible smoke. Unlike stand alone battery operated sensors, they are not super sensitive to the things you can only smell.
NFBAA recommends a minimum of one smoke sensor per level including the basement and outside of all areas where people may sleep. Additional areas to consider may be children’s bedrooms, playrooms, storage rooms and attics.
Rate of Rise Heat Detectors
Heat detectors can detect the heat of a fire even when little smoke has been produced. They are recommended for use in the kitchen, garage, furnace rooms and rooms with a fireplace. They are not considered life safety devices.