Electrician Smoke Alarm Installation,
Written by Walt Meyer

Protect Your Home with Professional Smoke Detector Installation

National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) studies have found fires are spreading faster in homes due to the types of materials and fabrics now used to make modern furnishings. Fortunately, a professional installation of a smoke detection system will help protect your home and family in case of a fire. 

Adequate Number

The number of smoke detectors and their proper placement will be determined by the square footage and floor plan of your home.

There should be a smoke alarm protecting each bedroom, guest room, and living area where people may sleep. Every level containing a bedroom should also be monitored by a smoke detector. Hallways and stairways are passageways that also need protection.

Of course, kitchens are often where fires start. There should be a smoke detector within 10 feet of stoves and ovens. However, smoke detectors that are installed too near may go off too often.

Regulations

The proper placement and number of smoke detectors will be determined by state and local regulations. Passed in 2013, the Maryland Smoke Alarm Law has required homes that do not have smoke detectors or those equipped with battery-powered smoke detectors to have tamper-resistant alarms since January 1, 2018. Consult with a licensed professional electrician to confirm how your house should be protected.

For More Information: Maryland Smoke Alarm Law

Professional Installation

Residential buildings often utilize inexpensive, low-quality battery-operated smoke detectors that are attached to walls. A hard-wired and interconnected smoke detection system offers superior and more dependable protection according to the NFPA.

Connected to a home’s electrical system, hard-wired smoke detectors will continue working even if a homeowner forgets to replace their backup batteries. Interconnected, one smoke detector can alert the others installed in other areas of the home. Maryland requires hard-wired, interconnected smoke detectors in newly constructed homes.

Make sure to hire an experienced licensed electrician for a professional installation of a hard-wired and interconnected smoke detection system. The job will be done to code and meet state and local regulations, ensuring the safety of your home and family.

Electrical Services You Can Trust

Founded in 1991, Meyer Electrical Services provides home and commercial electrical services in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., where we are licensed and insured. Based in Bethesda, our team proudly serves all of Montgomery County. Receive a free consultation for custom electrical work today by calling (301) 941-1400.