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MI Prevention Alarm Installation Parameters

MI Prevention Alarm Installation Parameters

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Contact: 

MI Prevention - Email: LARA-miprevention@michigan.gov

Inventory/Request:

https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bfs/miprevention/alarms

Install Link:

 

  • All alarms received from MI Prevention must have the installations documented in our Document Manager (DM) system. This can be done with the link above or on a computer through our App. This step is helpful and convenient in the field. To obtain the App, scan the Quick Response Scan (QRS) on the alarm box you received or from the following link.
  • https://oabwh.glideapp.io/
  • The app is web-based and can ONLY be found with this QR Code

    MI Prevention QR Code
  • While installing smoke alarms and CO detectors in single family owned-occupied dwellings please be sure to:
    • Review the at-home assessment with the homeowner.
    • Identify fire hazards or unsafe practices. 
    • Educate homeowners on save habits for home fire prevention. 

  • Smoke Alarms: Install smoke alarms in required areas of the home:
    • One (1) smoke alarm in each bedroom.
    • One (1) smoke alarm outside of sleeping areas; and
    • At least one (1) smoke alarm on each level of the dwelling. 
  • If given Photoelectric and Ionization alarms:
    • Ionization should be placed in common areas.
    • Photoelectric should be placed in bedrooms. 
  • CO Detectors/or Combination Alarms: Install CO detector one each level of the dwelling based on the risk and needs. The following are acceptable options:
    • One CO detector on each level.
    • Outside sleeping areas
    • In Mechanical Rooms
    • One CO detector per home
  • Hearing impaired alarms: Install one (1) hearing impaired alarm with the following rules:
    • One (1) hearing impaired alarm in each bedroom where the hearing-impaired resident sleeps.
    • One (1) smoke alarm in each bedroom.
    • One (1) smoke alarm outside of sleeping areas.
    • At least one (1) smoke alarm on each level of the dwelling.
  • One (1) set of manufacturing instructions shall be given to each homeowner. 
  • Any default alarms can be entered into the app under "Dysfunctional Alarm Form".
  • If you need more smoke alarms, this request can be made in the app under "I need MORE Alarms".
  • If you need to troubleshoot a disability alarm installation, please see app under "Home Aware and Alarms Installation Information".
  • If you need to pick up a Disability Alarm, please see app under "Disability Network Advocates".
  • If you need to enter a Disability Alarm installation, please see form in app under "Disability Alarms Installation Form".
  • All alarm installations shall be entered into MIP-DMS by the fire department or organization that requested the alarms.
  • Alarms are given in smaller quantities in the first batch and as you enter the installations into the system properly and continue to have accurate inventory #s, the number of alarms received increases.
  • If you have a smoke alarm Blitz scheduled soon, please contact LARA-miprevention@michigan.gov to discuss the amounts of alarms needed for the project.
  • Fire Departments have the option to track with the MI Prevention DM System all alarms they install, not just the ones MI Prevention provides. All alarms are tracked in the app, and you will be given a report for all alarms entered. All the data from these installations gives the State of Michigan data that helps determine the fire fatality issues in our state along with the high-risk regions.
  • The deadlines to install these alarms are designated by each donor and will be outlined when you receive your supply from MI Prevention. If you have any questions regarding your installation deadline, contact MI Prevention at LARA-miprevention@michigan.gov
  • While installations are limited to the State of Michigan, there are no restrictions on installing smoke alarms outside of your region, township, etc. MI Prevention encourages you to have your entire family, department, and team to have working smoke alarms. Again, the only restrictions are to install the alarms within the State of Michigan.
  • Smoke alarm installation training resources:
  • Go to IFSTA.org.
  • Click on ResourceOne
  • Create a new username and password or use an existing username and password if you already have one with IFSTA.
  • Go to the Smoke Alarm Installer Courses located on the right side of the screen on a computer and on the bottom of the screen on mobile devices.
  • Click and enter the enrollment key
  • Choose any of the 3 courses to begin
  • Smoke Alarm Installer Training
  • Fire Fighters Serving People with Disabilities
  • Smoke Alarm Project Manager
  • Resources
  • MI Prevention Webpage – www.MIPrevention.org
  • Educational material, Media Tool Kit, School letter, Donation Partnerships letter, Logo’s, and video’s
  • See FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Sheet to troubleshoot issues.