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Where does Ready.gov say to install smoke alarms in your home?

On every level, including the basement.

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  1. On every level, including the basement ✔
  2. Only in the kitchen
  3. Only in the hallway outside bedrooms

Why: Ready.gov says to install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement. More alarms means earlier warning.

Huh, didn't know that: Ready.gov says to sleep with your bedroom door closed.

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Answer: On every level, including the basement. Ready.gov says to install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement. More alarms means earlier warning.

  1. Ready.gov: Home Fires www.ready.gov/home-fires
    Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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