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Quiz

#Fires start quickly and
grow quickly if you are
asleep you are unlikely
to smell smoke and to
detect a fire.

#Smoke alarms can save lives
and property by alerting you
you when there is still small.

#You don't know where a fire
will start so install a smoke
alarm in every hallway ,bedroom
and living area and on every
level of your home.

#Install smoke alarms on the
ceiling at least 300mm from
any corner or wall.
If they are wall mounted
place them 150mm from
the ceiling.

#Buy smoke alarms that have
one of the following standards
symbols.

#Dust in the smoke alarm can
stop it working and cause
nuisance alarms. Gently clean
the smoke alarm with a vacuum
cleaner brush every six months.