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Areas Not Appropriate for Smoke Alarms
Kitchens. Do not install near kitchen
appliances. Steam and by-products of
cooking might cause nuisance alarms.
Garages. Do not install in garages.
Exhaust gases from vehicles can trigger
the smoke alarm.
Attics. Do not install in attics. A
smoke alarm can be affected by dust,
small insects or high temperatures. Do
not install the alarm in areas where
the normal ambient temperature can
exceed 100°F (38°C).
Utility and Furnace Rooms. Do not
install close to equipment that can create
steam and gas. Steam and gas can
trigger the smoke alarm.
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