How many smoke alarms do I need in my home?

At a minimum, each level of your residence must have a smoke detector. We encourage people to also place them in bedrooms, hallways, laundry rooms, near garages, and anywhere someone may sleep. We also recommend interconnect smoke alarms, so that when one alarms ,they all alarm. These are available online and in most hardware stores.

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1. What number do I dial to report a fire or other emergency?
2. How many smoke alarms do I need in my home?
3. How often should I maintain my smoke alarms?
4. What is the best type of smoke alarm?
5. Do I need a carbon monoxide alarm?
6. Can I have a grill on a patio if I live in an apartment?
7. Can I burn trash and rubbish in my backyard?
8. Does the City of Madison have any public storm shelters?
9. My power has gone out and I have a generator, is it ok to run the generator in my garage?
10. If I have a food truck, do I have to have it inspected by the Fire Department?