Answer to Question #43744 in Engineering for Zeph

Question

1. Define the term Smoke Alarm( as distinct to a smoke detector)
2. A member of your staff lives in four bedroom, two storey house with 3 generation of their family, were ask for advice regarding smoke alarms, what advice would you give regarding,
i) the type of device that they should purchase particularly in terms of standards principle of operation and power supply
ii) number of alarms that should be installed and where they should be sited. What is the minimum grade/category for this house and why might this not protect all persons in event of fire.