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5 tips for choosing the smoke detector

As of March 8, the smoke detectors will be mandatory in French homes. To protect against fire, some precautions are necessary. "FranceSoir" gives you some tips for choosing the best and install the detector.

Smoke detectors are mandatory in all French homes from 8 March. © Sierakowski / Sipa

Within a week, March 8 Specifically, the Autonomous Alarm Smoke Detector (DAAF) will fit in all French homes. Made mandatory by the law passed in 2010 and strengthened by the Decree of 14 March, this raises many questions. Not to make you have, select and install the most of its product, FranceSoir lavish you some tips for buying and efficient installation.

> Where to Buy?

To obtain a smoke detector, a multitude of choices is offered to the individual. The DAAF are available in all hardware stores. The occupant of a dwelling is also available in the supermarkets, specialist local shops or on the Internet. It can also call an electrician or specialist fire safety that will help choose and install it.

> How to choose?

There are dozens of market smoke detectors, but all are not equal. In general, it is necessary that DAAF have the CE and NF EN 14604. For certifications help you choose the association UFC-Que choose published in its February monthly a detailed comparison with smoke detectors . The life of the detector depends in turn on the type of battery that is associated with it. A alkaline battery and should be changed every year against 5 years for a lithium battery. However, it is necessary that each smoke detector to sound an alarm when the battery needs changing. Then, other criteria such as price, the ability to connect the device with your smartphone or design can play.

> At what price?

For a classic model meets the standards, it takes between 10 and 25 euros. But some devices are much more expensive. Their price changes according to their autonomy but also some options, such as setting temporarily muted flashes of light, remote control, the ability to connect multiple switches together by radio wave or original aesthetic finishes.Prices may be range from 20 to over 100 euros. The responsibility lies with the owner and not the tenant.

> Where to install?

Once you purchase the detector, the question of positioning arises. It is therefore strongly recommended to install the smoke detector as high as possible, ideally on the ceiling, in a busy room or corridor access to the rooms to allow the detector to wake Maximum occupants in case of fire . If housing is large and has several floors, it is recommended to install one in each of them. However, it is better to avoid the kitchen and bathroom, places subject to false alarms switched because of vapor sources.

> How to install?

The installation of a smoke detector requires no special skills. This work, done in minutes, is available to all DIY enthusiasts, even beginners. Before you install it, you can simply remove the label to activate the batteries. Then drill two or three holes in the ceiling at the chosen location and place the dowels into the holes. Last step: install the housing and secure it to the ceiling by screwing the ankles. However, some detectors do not require that work and can be installed with the double sided tape or a magnetic system. If there is doubt, many tutorials available on the Internet, such as the association UFC-Que Choisir.

Author: Writing FranceSoir.fr

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