Advantages of Precision Detection
Why Precision Detection Matters
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Escape times have reduced from 10-15 minutes in the 1970’s to 1-2 minutes today
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Cooking nuisance alarms are the #1 reason why people disable their smoke alarms
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Almost 3/5 home fire deaths resulted from fires with none or no working smoke alarms
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A fire department responds to a fire every 21 seconds in the United States
*According to the NFPA
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Precision Detection advanced sensing technology is featured in smoke alarms and combination smoke & CO alarms.
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Hardwire Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup
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10-Year Battery 2-in-1 Smoke & CO Alarm
Recommended Placement
Click to learn where to install Precision Detection smoke alarms and combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms for whole home protection.
Combination Smoke & CO Alarms
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Install smoke and CO alarms on every level and in every bedroom |
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Test alarms regularly and replace the batteries every six months |
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Alarms don't last forever, remember to replace alarms at least every 10 years |
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Plan and practice an escape route with your family twice a year |
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If your alarms sound, leave the home immediately and call 911 |