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Where is the best place to place a smoke detector? |
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Smoke detectors are required by law on every level of the home including the basement and within 15 feet of each sleeping area. Finished attics should also have a smoke detector. Smoke alarms can be mounted on ceilings or walls. For a ceiling mount attempt to locate the detector as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not possible mount the detector at least 4 inches away from any wall or corner. For a wall mount the top of the detector should be placed between 4 inches and 12 inches from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.
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