Each household should have:
- An Ionization alarm on every level, and in bedrooms.
- A photoelectric alarm near the kitchen.
- A Carbon Monoxide alarm (or combination carbon monoxide and smoke alarm) on every level
- A fire extinguisher on each level, ensuring there's one in the kitchen, garage, and in your car and boat.
- Either a fire escape or a safety ladder in each 2nd-storey bedroom.
If the occupants would be unable to escape using a 2nd-storey safety ladder, it's strongly recommended that their bedroom is moved to the ground floor.