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Smoke Detectors Gain Ground In Homes Nationwide
The third of a three part series notes rising sales toward 200 million by 1980 and targets of 25 percent of homes by 1980 and 75 percent by 1990. Regulators push detectors in new buildings. 98 brands meet UL standards. Detectors use photoelectric or ionization chambers and promise faster alerts despite safety debates.
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National Fire Prevention and Control Administration
National Bureau of Standards
Department of Commerce
Commerce Department