Fire Alarms

Fires kill more North Americans than all other natural disasters combined. Maintaining effective fire alarms in a house can protect your abode from becoming one of these terrible statistics.

Smoke detectors are the most popular form of protection and the least expensive. Smoke detectors can be as little as $5-10. Most detectors are single, self-contained units with very basic parts that consist of:

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Alarm claxon bell or buzzer signaling device

Sensor

Connector

Battery (or direct power)

Case

Some residential complexes may have built-in sprinkler systems that are heat activated and require no power source. They operate directly from the house water pipes. Studies have consistently shown that residential sprinkler systems can cut the damage to a house fire by nearly 90%. However, remember that smoke can be equally damaging and sprinklers are not triggered by smoke alone.

Costs for a residential sprinkler system may vary, but here are some guidelines:

Built-in: $1-3/square foot of coverage.

Retro-fit: $3-6/square foot of coverage.

For more information about home fire alarms, or to reach some of the leading manufacturers of home security products, check out the shopping links in the box above.