Smoke alarm installation and function among 691 homes in a rural county
| Smoke alarm status | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| *Smoke alarm function was determined by smoke test. | ||
| †Homes were not protected by NFPA guidelines if any of the first three conditions were not met. | ||
| Alarms were present in the home (n = 691) | ||
| Yes | 594 | 86.0 |
| No | 97 | 14.0 |
| Home had at least one functional smoke alarm (n = 691) | ||
| Yes | 495 | 71.6 |
| No | 196 | 28.4 |
| Alarms were installed to meet NFPA guidelines (n = 594 homes with alarms) | ||
| Yes | 255 | 43.0 |
| No | 339 | 57.1 |
| All alarms were functioning* (n = 594 homes with alarms) | ||
| Yes | 342 | 57.6 |
| No | 252 | 42.4 |
| Home was protected according to NFPA guidelines† (n = 691) | ||
| Yes | 154 | 22.3 |
| No | 537 | 77.7 |