How many smoke detectors should I have in my home? Where should I put my Carbon Monoxide Detector?

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boo4yoo

My house is 20 years old and it is a 1 1/2 story with a full basement. The gas furnace/water heaters are in the basement. Access to the basement is through the interior of the house and it's walk-out. I'm planning on totally replacing the smoke detectors, they are not hard wired. With this considered, how many battery operated smoke detectors should I get for my home? 2600 sq feet finished living space with a full unfinished basement. Where should I install the Carbon Monoxide detector?

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Check with your local fire department and they will be GLAD to come to your house and show you where to put up all your detectors and also what type of fire extinguishers to have and where to hang them. And it's a good idea in another aspect...the fire department refreshes themselves on your location. They may also provide window stickers for bedrooms and pets.

Is it bad that my carbon monoxide detector is up high?

LMC

My friend just pointed out to me that if my carbon monoxide detector ever went off, I would probably be dead by that point because it is right beneath the ceiling. He said it should be near the floor because then it will detect the carbon monoxide right away. I never really thought about it cause it was in that spot when I moved into my apartment so I figured it was normal to be there. What do you guys think?

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hey i looked it up on line and the majority of responses say to place them close to the ceiling because the carbon monoxide will rise with warm air and if it is to low to the floor it will not be detected but there are also wall adapter ones that are lower to the ground. so i think we are ok.

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