Your smoke alarm’s chirp can be oddly reassuring, a small sound that suggests everything is still working. Yet the device ...

The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...

Duct smoke detector maintenance requirements are not included in the NFPA standard that covers HVAC systems (NFPA 90A or 90B); however, the International Code Council’s 2015 Mechanical Code does state ...

The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

Your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors quietly decide how much time you have to escape a fire, yet the tiny date code that ...

Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system? Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them ...

Daylight saving time begins Sunday, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke ...

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Daylight Savings Time is usually when Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) suggests you change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. However, ...

It is critical that local authorities pay attention to what is going on with smoke alarms. How much do we really know about the state of developments relative to these life saving devices? First, ...