I have very high ceilings can a smoke alarm be placed on a lower wall?
by Judy
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Judy Ferrell
on May 28, 2017
yes -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on May 28, 2017
Find out what the code in your area requires. A quick call to your local Fire Department will get you the answer. -
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Patricia
on May 28, 2017
yes-- above a door is a good place -
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Sue
on May 29, 2017
On the other hand, smoke rises, so by having a smoke alarm way up high, you have a perfect early warning system. -
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Jewellmartin
on Jun 05, 2017
I placed two of our smoke alarms as far up as I could reach, but no higher. I am 5'2". Now I can reach them to change and check the batteries. I keep one in the kitchen about ten feet from the stove. More than once I have forgotten something in or on the stove, and the smoke alarm caught it before I did. Btw, I only use the microwave now if my husband is home, too.
Judy Ferrell
on May 28, 2017
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on May 28, 2017
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