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Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.
If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.
A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.
Don't spend time trying to save possessions.
A closed door buys you time.
It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.
People have died by going back into a fire.
Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.
When you’re asleep, you lose your sense of smell. Don’t assume your smoke alarms are working. Press the button to check.
How to maintain and check some alarms regularly.
Once a month Press the test button to sound the alarm. (Use a broom handle if you can't reach the button). |
Every six months
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Every year
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Every 10 years
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For hard-wired smoke alarms
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Vacuum or dust your smoke alarms to help avoid false alarms.
Check the expiry date, usually located on the bottom or side of the alarm. If there's no expiry date, it's best to replace the alarm.
If you have a 9V battery alarm, replace the battery every year. Your alarms will start to beep regularly if the battery is low.
Replace all smoke alarms with new long-life photoelectric smoke alarms.
Follow the testing and maintenance schedule provided by the installer.