A smoke alarm is a device that detects smoke and alerts occupants to potential fire hazards.
Risk Factors and Impacts:
Risk of failure
Missed fire alerts,property damage,Loss of life.
Failure to detect smoke:
If a smoke alarm malfunctions or isn’t properly maintained (e.g., old batteries or dust buildup), it may not alert the household in time.
False alarms:
While not as dangerous, frequent false alarms (due to cooking, steam, etc.) can lead to residents ignoring the alarm, potentially overlooking a real fire threat.
Delayed response:
Without a functioning alarm, people may be unaware of a fire until it is too late, increasing the risk of injury
