Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you an early warning – alerting you to get outside quickly!

Install smoke alarms in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area.
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home.
Test smoke alarms using the test button at least once a month or as recommended by the manufacturer.
Change the battery in your smoke alarm once a year or if the low battery alarm chirps.
Be aware that some smoke alarms will also make a chirping sound if the unit needs to be replaced. For more information about the battery alarm and the replacement alarm read the manufacturer’s instructions.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning. This helps keep smoke alarms working well.
Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old. Immediately replace any smoke alarm that does not respond properly when tested.
Make sure everyone in the home recognizes the sound of a smoke alarm; understands what the warning of the sound of a smoke alarm means; and knows how to respond.
When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.

Did you know?

Working smoke alarms increase your chances of escaping from a home fire.
For the best protection use smoke alarms that can be interconnected by hard-wiring or wireless technology. When one interconnected smoke alarm sounds they all sound.