When should smoke detectors be installed in new residence?
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11 Citations | Homes at highest risk of fire and fire-related deaths and injuries are those least likely to have smoke alarms—that is, homes in the lowest socio-economic neighborhoods and those of substandard quality.7,8Identifying those homes and ensuring that they have smoke alarms installed are challenging public health issues. |
17 Citations | Circumstances of the fire, the detection equipment, and occupant characteristics must be considered when evaluating smoke alarm performance. |
7 Citations | 1 It is time for a similar comprehensive reevaluation of smoke detectors for home fire safety. |
23 Citations | These characteristics of smoke detector usage and acquisition should be considered in targeting future intervention strategies. |