Smoke and Heat Sensors
Next generation smoke and fire protection
October is Fire Safety Month, and there’s no better time to take the proper preparations to make sure everyone in your family knows the drill. When it comes to protection against smoke and fire, FrontPoint Security offers a dual solution.
A smoke and heat sensor is a fire safety device that detects smoke in the air using the sensor’s photoelectric chamber. It can also monitor extreme temperatures, triggering an alarm if the temperature passes 135 degrees Fahrenheit or if the temperature goes up 15 degrees in one minute (when above 105 degrees).
Another critical device is the heat sensor, which also monitors rapid rises in temperature but doesn’t detect smoke. The heat sensor is best utilized in dusty, dirty or humid areas where a smoke and heat sensor could be adversely affected by the surroundings. However, heat sensors should not be placed near ovens, heat vents, furnaces or any other places where the temperature could change frequently.
FrontPoint’s two different sensors (heat sensor, smoke and heat sensor) offer wireless smoke and fire protection for every area of your home.
SENSORS SHOULD BE MONITORED
Many home safety advocates recommend installing smoke detectors on every level of your home and especially near sleeping areas. For example, a hallway near a cluster of bedrooms is an ideal location for smoke sensors. Additionally, for enhanced protection, smoke detectors should also be monitored, meaning a central station monitors your home and alerts authorities in case a sensor is triggered
Even if your home is equipped with built-in smoke detectors, adding a wireless sensor provides enhanced protection, and is easy to install. Wireless sensors operate independently from the home’s electrical system and are able to still send alerts, even if something unexpected happens to your home’s power.
FIRE SAFETY QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK
Fire safety is extremely important beyond Fire Safety Month, so make sure your family can answer the following questions:
- Does your home have the best methods for fire detection?
- Do these include monitored wireless sensors?
- Is every area of your home protected?
- Does your family have a plan to get out of the house?
