Fire and Building Codes are designed to protect you in the event of a fire. In your building or home, take time to learn where fire exits are. A fire escape may be a window. There should always be two ways out of a building. Smoke alarms are a family's best defense against fire.
Many families become frustrated from false alarms.
Many of these false alarms can be eliminated by proper placement. Keep smoke detectors away from cooking vapors to prevent false or nuisance alarms. When you clean your home remember that your smoke detector gathers dust and cobwebs. These can make the smoke detector falsely activate or not activate at all. While vacuuming your home, take the time to use your extension to vacuum around the opening of your smoke detector.