If you've wanted to read the latest smoke alarm studies conducted by leading fire experts, but haven't had time to search for them, you've come to the right place. FireFYI has done the research for you. We've compiled a list of links to the complete reports from NFPA, NIST, CPSC and UL below.
NFPA: Task Group Report: Mimimum Performance Requirements for Smoke Alarm Detection Technology
CPSC: Smoke Alarms: Why, Where and Which
UL: Smoke Alarms: The Science behind Detection