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Oregon State Police - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal

Smoke Alarm Information and Resources

Program Overview

The Office of State Fire Marshal's Smoke Alarm Program works to increase the number of residences with working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms more than double a person’s chance of surviving a fire. Components of the smoke alarm program include workshops, an installation program for fire agencies, smoke alarms for the deaf and hard of hearing, real estate agent training, brochures, and partnering with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue to support their multi-family housing fire reduction program training.
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Applicable Statutes, Rules and Fire & Life Safety Codes

Oregon Revised Statutes
 
Oregon Administrative Rules
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Information for the Public

Smoke Alarm Brochure 
  Where there's smoke.... there's fire!
 
  Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Chart 
 
Frequently Asked Smoke Alarm Questions
  Frequently Asked Smoke Alarm Questions     
  Frequently Asked Smoke Alarm Questions (condensed version) 
 
Smoke Alarms for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 
Conventional smoke alarms do not fully address the needs of people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Consider installing a smoke alarm that uses a flashing light, vibration and/or sound to alert people to a fire emergency. The majority of fatal fires occur when people are sleeping, and because smoke can put people into a deeper sleep, it is important to have the necessary early warning of a fire to ensure you wake up.
  Fire Safety for People With Disabilities

Waking Up to Smoke Alarms Study Committee Report on the effectiveness of smoke alarms while sleeping. 
  Oregon Waking Up to Smoke Alarms 2010 
 

Proper Disposal
  Proper Disposal of Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors​

Know the Facts: Ionization Smoke Detectors
The Office of State Fire Marshal supports the recommendations and position statement provided by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC).
  IAFC position statement on smoke alarms (pdf).

For questions regarding smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, contact Joe Saltarello at joe.saltarello@state.or.us or 503-934-8366.

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Information for Realtors, Home Inspectors, and Property Management

The following chart provides general guidance and clarification for the requirements of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms as it relates to Oregon law. The Office of State Fire Marshal does not endorse any particular brand or style of smoke or CO alarm.
  Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Chart 
 
Frequently Asked Smoke Alarm Questions
  Frequently Asked Smoke Alarm Questions 
  Frequently Asked Smoke Alarm Questions (condensed version) 

For questions regarding smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, contact Joe Saltarello at joe.saltarello@state.or.us or 503-934-8366.

 

Free Training Available
We encourage realtors, home inspectors, and property management companies to consider group training regarding the requirements for smoke and/or CO alarms when selling, inspecting, or renting 1 and 2 family or multifamily dwellings. Training qualifies for Continuing Education (CE) credits.
 
For more information regarding training, contact Colleen Olson at colleen.olson@state.or.us or (503) 934-8228.

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