Smoke Detector Ordinance in Albany, CA

Here is a good read from Albany, CA. The city just passed an ordinance making photoelectric smoke detectors mandatory in new construction.

This is a huge step and you should take some time to do some research about the pros and cons for each type of detector.

Real quick, photoelectric detectors are more conducive for smoldering fires; lot’s of smoke, and ionization are quicker to detect visible flame. The argument is that most people die in fires from smoke, not flame and the photoelectric picks up smoke faster than the flame is recognized using an ionization detector.

This has become huge in on campus housing.

Here is the link: Albany, CA Smoke Detector Ordinance

http://firefightersenemy.com

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Permalink Reply by Tony P on July 21, 2010 at 11:23pm

Or, as appears on my FRS's website:

"Make the right choice
Smoke alarms are inexpensive and easy to install. When choosing an alarm for your home, be sure to select one that meets Australian Standard AS 3786.

There are two types of smoke alarms - ionisation alarms that predominantly detect the presence of extremely small particles of smoke, and the newer photo-electric alarms that detect visible smoke.

Research indicates that although both types of alarms give occupants time to escape, photo-electric alarms are consistently more effective at detecting smouldering fires in homes.

CFA urges all householders to supplement their existing ionisation smoke alarms with photo-electric alarms"

As we say when advertising or talking to people direct - "Working smoke alarms save lives". Thay've been madatory in all homes here for some years, not only new homes.