my friend says she steals lipglosses and things but shouldn't the alarm go off?
Ok, this is interesting. generally there is a provision in the lease for any alterations or work done in your unit. Usually you need to get permission in writing from the landlord first. But Because this is a saftey item and a very important one at that, I can't see any court enforcing this. I would send your landlord a certified letter explaining what you have done and why. I would think that he will be greatful because of his poor choice of not have proper smoke detectors. I am sure it is the law everyplace by now. CO detectors may not be law yet as it is still unclear if they can cause more probelms them good. I am sure one day they will be law as well. I doubt you will cause much damage that can not be easily fixed upon your exit of the unit. Some detectors have a metal clip you can put at the top of a door. You need to get them high as the smoke will rise. Hope it helps. Lastly what kind of landlord is he in general then. I would keep an eye on him.
Is your alarm hard wired with a battery back up? Try to change the battery again and see if this fixes the problem. If it is hard wired, check to make sure that the wire nuts are tight on the wires. I have seen this before and it sure makes electrical contractors happy when you call for these repairs. Good luck.
For short periods of time, a human being or animal can withstand over 212? F temperatures. There are saunas in Germany (Therme Erding, for one) that offer this experience. The reason it becomes threatening is simply that the organism cannot cool itself fast enough, so the major obstacle to surviving extremes of heat is rehydration. Vegetation and altitude can be used to lower the temperature in regions with enough water to prevent complete extinction. Radiation is a different issue, but widely-deployed radio-reflective materials I think have the most potential for reducing impact.
