What is the typical distance from a stationary cooking appliance to a smoke alarm?

• A. 10 feet
• B. 5 feet
• C. 2 feet
• D. 15 feet

Answer: (A)

The main idea is to balance early fire detection with avoiding nuisance alarms caused by normal cooking activity. Cooking smoke and steam can trigger alarms if the detector is placed too close, so placing the smoke alarm about 10 feet away from a stationary cooking appliance reduces false alarms while still providing timely warning if smoke from a real fire reaches the living space. This 10-foot guideline is a common standard used in safety codes and practical installations. If a kitchen is small or cooking is frequent, consider appropriate detector types and placement in consultation with local codes, but 10 feet away from the cooking area is the typical recommendation.