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Fact or fiction? Busting 7 common fire safety myths
- A 2026 First Alert® Safety Pulse survey found that only 7% of homeowners know smoke and carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
- The National Fire Protection Association recommends smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every home level, including the basement.
- Smoke alarms should be tested and cleaned about once a month to help ensure they work properly.
- The National Fire Protection Association says people may have as little as one or two minutes to escape after an alarm sounds, so households should practice an escape plan at least twice a year.
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Fact or fiction? Busting 7 common fire safety myths
(BPT) - If you believe that smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms will work indefinitely, you're not the only one. According to the 2026 First Alert® Safety Pulse survey*, only 7% of homeowners know that smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarms…
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