Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

This smoke detector by First Alert has the advantage of being a dual-sensor alarm. That means it uses both photoelectric and ionization sensors to detect smoldering and fast-burning fires. It also ...

The upcoming rule from the State Fire Marshal requiring dual sensor smoke detectors affects new homes, dormitories, and multi-unit residential buildings. Sep 10, 2009 Iowa's State Fire Marshal ...