Locate the smoke detector in the corridors leading to the bedrooms. Mount the detector in the middle of the ceiling or twelve inches down from the ceiling if mounted on a wall. If you live in a two-story home, place the detector at the top of the stairwell. Never place a detector close to a kitchen or bathroom. If possible, place a smoke detector on every level on the home.
Carbon monoxide is a silent, deadly killer.
Potential carbon monoxide sources in the home are clogged or blocked chimneys, portable heaters, gas or wood burning fireplaces, leaking chimney pipe or flue, gas clothes dryers, and vehicle exhaust. These detectors are well worth the investment. For further questions, call the Fire Department at 732-2800.