Smoke detectors in apartments and one-family houses: A comparison between the maintenance, care and performance of free and purchased smoke detectors

摘要: This study compares the care, maintenance and performance of home smoke detectors in same geographical area for two insurance companies. Prior to one companies distributed free all its customers. It was predicted that a detector purchased would be better maintained working order than donated. Random samples with age groups policy types (households, homes) as stratification variables were formed. Approximately 94% (n=842) sample reached telephone interviews which concluded request press test button detector. The results did not support predictions taken less care or often order. also noted around 15% reported by their owners condition respond being pressed.