By - cmeier@meierfire.com Smoke Alarm Knowledge Welcome to your Smoke Alarm Knowledge Quiz To prevent false alarms install Smoke Alarms at LEAST ____ feet from sources of heat and humidity like: Stoves, Dishwashers, Washing Machines, Showers/Baths, Cold Air Returns, and Fireplaces. 20ft 3ft 10ft 30ft Hint Not having working smoke alarms (or not having any at all) can be deadly. What percentage of fire deaths occurred in homes with non-working or missing smoke alarms? 16% 41% 66% 81% Hint True or False? Smoke alarms last a lifetime. True False Hint How often should you test your smoke alarms? Twice a year, with the time change. Once a month. Once a year. Never. Hint For best results, smoke alarms should be placed... On the ceiling or as high up on a wall as possible. At eye level, so you can see it. Near to the floor. Wherever, placement doesn't matter. Hint In a rental unit, who is responsible for maintaining the smoke alarms? The tenant. The landlord. It depends on local law. Trick question. Smoke alarms are not required in rentals. Hint Which of the following can diminish your chances of being awakened by a smoke alarm? Alcohol Prescription or illegal drugs Being under the age of 16 Being over the age of 65 All of the above Hint True or False? Having working smoke alarms eliminates the need for fire drills. True False Hint What percentage of US homes have Smoke Alarms? 52% 24% 77% 96% Hint Which areas in the home that should have a Smoke Alarm? Bedrooms Outside each sleeping area Each floor of the home. The basement All of the above Hint Time's up
