Heat alarms are ideal for kitchens as they detect heat rather than smoke, so aren't prone to nuisance alarms from cooking fumes. Heat alarms are less likely to cause false alarm problems as they are not responsive to any type of smoke or fumes, only heat. Because of the potential for a slower response than smoke alarms, they should only be used in a fire alarm system that also includes smoke alarms, and all of the alarms must be ... Read more