A publication of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC-557

To Prevent Nuisance Alarms:

... clean the alarm following the manufacturer’s instructions

... move the alarm away from the kitchen or bathroom

... get a different type of smoke alarm, like a photoelectric that’s less sensitive to common causes of false alarms OR

... choose a smoke alarm that has a silencing feature, so nuisance alarms can be stopped quickly and easily

Know How to Escape:

... always help those who need help

... plan your escape route and practice leaving your home

... decide one place outside where family members should meet