[RP TownTalk] Smoke Detector Law

Tue Feb 6 04:30:41 UTC 2018

Here is a visual pdf example with a link to chapter 594 of the MD law.
Unless recently addressed, most homes in MD will need to update their
protection.

http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/b43632_9c871a9bf8544fb5ae4312554a69bf3a.pdf

~Sean

On Feb 5, 2018 10:09 PM, "S.C. Lamphier" <s.lamphier at outlook.com> wrote:

> Hello all:
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> Please utilize the link that Mr. Dimakas provided.  This is the latest
> from the County fire department based upon the new State law.
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> Here it is again:
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> http://pgfdpio.blogspot.com/2018/01/pgfd-faqs-about-new-
> maryland-smoke.html
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> There is information regarding hardwired smoke detectors within this
> link.  After 10 years, both battery-powered and hardwired smoke detectors
> lose sensitivity after 10 years.
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> Please continue to ask questions and I will work to find answers for the
> community.
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> Steve
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> *From: *Spiro Dimakas <spiro.dimakas11 at gmail.com>
> *Sent: *Monday, February 5, 2018 10:04 PM
> *To: *adrian limmen <adrianlimmen at gmail.com>
> *Cc: *Stan Wilson <swilson at rapidpermits.com>; S.C. Lamphier
> <s.lamphier at outlook.com>; TownTalk at riverdale-park.org
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> *Subject: *Re: [RP TownTalk] Smoke Detector Law
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> http://pgfdpio.blogspot.com/2018/01/pgfd-faqs-about-new-
> maryland-smoke.html?m=1
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> On Feb 5, 2018, at 9:11 PM, Spiro Dimakas <spiro.dimakas11 at gmail.com>
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> Pretty sure hardwired smoke alarms are NOT to be removed if they are
> operational. NEVER replace hardwired smoke alarms with battery operated
> smoke alarms if it was installed after July, 1 1978
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> There has been a lot of confusion with the law so please visit the the
> county fire department page:
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> https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3644
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> On Feb 5, 2018, at 8:56 PM, adrian limmen <adrianlimmen at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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.
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> On Feb 5, 2018 20:48, "Stan Wilson" <swilson at rapidpermits.com> wrote:
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> Steve,
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> 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?
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>  Stan Wilson
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> On Feb 5, 2018, at 6:49 PM, S.C. Lamphier <s.lamphier at outlook.com> wrote:
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> 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:
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>    - 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.
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> If you need new smoke detectors, contact the County using the 311 service.
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> Steve Lamphier, President, Riverdale Fire Department
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