You should change your battery at least twice a year. A good way to remember to do this is when you change your clocks, ... "Change your clock, change your battery!" ... in the spring and fall.

You should replace you smoke detector batteries once a year at least and or follow your manufacturers instructions for replacement. Usually the reminder is in the spring or fall when we set our clocks back that you change your batteries. October is fire prevention month and this is also a reminder to change your batteries in the fall. You should test your smoke detector once a month to make sure it is working properly. See similar questions...

Once a year or sooner if the low battery alarm comes on. Pick a date to change the battery that will help your remember, like the date you change your clocks ahead in the spring. See similar questions...

The National Fire Protection Association recommends that you "change your battery when you change your clock" (twice yearly). Be sure that when you insert a new battery that the battery contacts snap tightly into the detector battery contacts. We have found many inoperable detectors with the batteries not properly installed. Also, if your smoke detector is more than 10 years old, it should be replaced as the sensors become too contaminated from household cooking and dust. See similar questions...

Battery powered smoke alarms have a built in low battery alarm that will make it do that. Try changing the battery and that should solve the problem. See similar questions...

A smoke alarm is a self-contained electronic device that incorporates a means of detecting smoke (the smoke sensor) and a means of giving an audible alarm (the alarm or sounder or buzzer). By sensing smoke in the early stages of a fire and sounding a loud warning alarm, a smoke alarm gives an early warning of fire and buys you those precious few minutes for you and your family to get out safely. See similar questions...

To replace the battery simply twist the battery cover at the bottom of the shaver counter-clockwise and pull it straight out. Remove the old battery and insert a new one, positive end first, then replace the battery cover. See similar questions...

It is common for deep sleep to keep the child from hearing the noise of the alarm. This is why one of the important aspects of the Try for Dry system is for the parents to actively listen for the alarm to sound and quickly take them to the toilet when it does. See similar questions...

No, several smoke alarms must be installed and maintained for proper fire protection. Smoke alarms must be installed on every living level of the home, inside every bedroom, and in the main corridor outside each bedroom area. Installing and maintaining fire alarm system dramatically increases your family's chances of surviving a fire. See similar questions...

NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF A SMOKE ALARM. If the smoke alarm is sounding its alarm, there is a reason. You and your family must be able to escape quickly and safely. Here are several steps your family can learn and rehearse for an emergency: B. Feel if the door is hot. Always feel the door to see if it is hot before opening It to escape. If the doorknob or door is hot, do not use that exit. Use your alternate exit to escape. C. Crawl on the floor. See similar questions...

Call the Community Education Officer to schedule a free smoke alarm inspection, 503-681-6273. (Return to Top) See similar questions...

As one's home is liable to have both types of fire - fast flaming fires from cooking and slow burning smouldering fires from furniture upholstery or wiring, ideally as a minimum level of protection one should fit at least one smoke alarm of each type i.e. one Ionisation and one Optical. See similar questions...

Do not fit a smoke alarm in the kitchen (cooking fumes may trigger a nuisance alarm) or bathroom (steam may trigger a nuisance alarm) or in a garage (exhaust fumes may set it off). In these cases we would recommend a heat alarm to provide extra protection. See similar questions...

All rooms except kitchen, bathroom, garage should have a smoke alarm fitted i.e. living room, bedrooms and hallway and landings also. See similar questions...

Smoke alarms are designed to make an intermittent 'chirp' to indicate that the battery needs to be replaced. So once your smoke alarm begins to 'chirp', replace the battery at once. See similar questions...

Test your smoke alarms every month. Do this by pressing and holding the test button for a few seconds. The alarm should sound immediately. Replace models that do not have test buttons or that are more than 10 years old. Change the battery in your smoke alarm at least once a year, more often if necessary. A good reminder is ? Change your clock ? Change your battery! Beeping smoke alarms may need cleaning. See similar questions...

The Fire Marshals Office cannot recommend a particular brand of smoke alarm. However, we do recommend that electrical smoke alarms (hard wired) and battery operated smoke alarms be U.L.C. listed. Products that have been evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (U.L.C.), and found to meet their requirements carry the ULC mark. Most department or hardware stores carry a variety of smoke alarms. For more information on smoke alarms please read Facts About Smoke Alarms. See similar questions...