Ensuring proper smoke alarm placement in your Canberra home is crucial for early fire detection and family protection, as smoke rises and needs quick alerting. Install alarms on every level, including basements, outside each bedroom, and inside bedrooms for optimal coverage—avoiding dead air spaces by placing ceiling-mounted units at least 4 inches from walls and wall-mounted ones 4-12 inches below the ceiling.
Steer clear of kitchens, bathrooms, fans, vents, and high-humidity areas to prevent false alarms from steam or drafts, and keep them away from bright lights that could interfere. For Australian standards compliance, opt for interconnected alarms so one detection triggers all, enhancing whole-home safety—especially vital in older homes with outdated wiring.
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