CBS 5 ConsumerWatch: Certain Smoke Detectors
May Not Warn of Deadly Fires
The International
Association of Firefighters say ionization smoke
detectors, which are in many homes, do not respond
quickly to deadly smoldering fires. The group
recommends homeowners install photoelectric
detectors. CBS 5 ConsumerWatch Reporter Julie
Watts interviews Retired Albany Fire Chief Marc
McGinn regarding the poor performance of ionization
smoke alarms in the smoldering fires that are most
likely to kill you in a fire. The segment
includes an "aquarium test" contrasting the
performance of Photoelectric Smoke Alarms and
Ionization Alarms. The test was run by Home
Inspector Skip Walker, CREIA Master Inspector (MCI)
and ASHI Certified Inspector.
