Fire alarm systems are proven life-saving devices.
Conducting regular maintenance and ensuring proper operation of your fire alarm system is prudent. It will provide household members with ample warning in the event of a fire. On the other hand, failure to ensure fire alarm systems are operating correctly can decrease the alarm’s effectiveness. If an alarm activates falsely, household members may dismiss the alarm in a real emergency.
Here are some tips to ensure your fire alarm is working properly:
Notify Security Company. If your smoke detector is hardwired to a monitored security system, be sure to notify the security system's company that you are performing a test prior to testing the alarm.
Ask for assistance. Have someone stand in the room farthest from the detector when you test it to make sure it is loud enough to be heard everywhere.
Test the power. Many smoke detectors have a light indicating the unit is receiving power. But you should still use the test button to ensure the alarm sounds properly.
Test your detector at least once each month. Check the smoke sensor using an aerosol spray; test the smoke sensor using real smoke.
Replace batteries regularly. If you have a battery powered detector (even if it is functioning properly), it is a good practice to replace the batteries twice each year.
Replace old smoke detectors. Most devices last about 10 years before they become unreliable.
Remember, a working fire alarm is beneficial to your safety.
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