Smoke detectors
Smoke detectors
- Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your house, including the basement. For added protection, you should also install a smoke detector outside each bedroom.
- Replace all smoke detectors after 10 years.
- Change the batteries every 6 months. TIP: use daylight savings time changes as a reminder to change your batteries
- There are smoke detectors equipped with a lithium battery which last up to 10 years.
- Test each smoke detector once a month.