[RP TownTalk] Smoke Detector Law

[adrian limmen]

Thanks for the details on the new law. Do you have a link to that
information as well as any more information on the new law? Thanks.

On Feb 5, 2018 20:48, "Stan Wilson" <swilson at rapidpermits.com> wrote:

> Steve,
>
> I have hard wired smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, older
> then 10 years, connected to an alarm system. They do go off if we burn
> something on the stove. Are you saying these should be replaced?
>
>  Stan Wilson
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> On Feb 5, 2018, at 6:49 PM, S.C. Lamphier <s.lamphier at outlook.com> wrote:
>
> Many of you know that the State of Maryland has a new law regarding smoke
> detectors effective 1 January.  Detailed information is just being made
> available.  Here is a summary:
>
>
>    - New detectors have a 10-year life with a sealed battery that does
>    not require periodic replacement.
>    - If you have a smoke detector older than 10 years, replace it.  This
>    included hardwired detectors.
>    - How do you know if it is older than 10 years?  Remove the cover.
>    There should be a date of manufacturer.  If there is not a date of
>    manufacturer, it is older than 10 years.
>    - Correct replacement smoke detectors and combination smoke/carbon
>    monoxide detectors may be purchased at any hardware-type store.
>    - At a minimum, every level (top of stairs) of your home should have a
>    detector, including outside of sleeping areas.  Ideally, there should be a
>    detector in every sleeping area.
>    - It is my understanding that every rental home, condominium, and
>    apartment, as well as newly constructed and newly purchased homes are to
>     have the new smoke detector in every sleeping area.  The County intends to
>    strictly enforce this portion of the law.
>    - Just a reminder that either a standalone or combination carbon
>    monoxide detector should be placed within 5-20 feet of carbon monoxide
>    sources, i.e. gas and oil furnaces, gas hot water heaters, gas dryers, gas
>    stoves/ovens, etc.
>
>
> If you need new smoke detectors, contact the County using the 311 service.
>
> Steve Lamphier, President, Riverdale Fire Department
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