Fire Prevention and Safety
Care@Home™ Smoke Detector User Guide
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Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the smoke alarm due to a closed door or
other obstruction.
Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant’s exit is blocked even with
properly located smoke alarms.
If residents are hearing impaired. Special smoke alarms, such as those with both visual and
audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired residents.
If residents are sound sleepers.
WARNING!
Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken everyone
who is sleeping. It is the responsibility of individuals in the household that can
assist others to help those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound, or
who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.