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Massachusetts fire officials warn residents about lifespan of 10-year smoke alarms

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Check your smoke detectors: Fire officials urge Mass. residents to replace outdated alarms

Massachusetts fire officials say it’s time to replace smoke and fire alarms purchased a decade ago after a change in fire codes. They urge residents to check the manufacturing date printed on the back ...
MassLive

Wave of smoke alarms will soon expire after code change

A change in fire safety codes in Massachusetts 10 years ago means that a wave of smoke alarms is nearing the end of their useful lifespans. Fire officials in the state are warning residents that due ...
MassLive

State marshal, fire chiefs raise awareness on expired smoke alarms

EASTHAMPTON — Western Mass. fire officials gathered at the Easthampton Public Safety complex on Oct. 29 to draw attention to a wave of smoke alarms that are nearing the end of their 10-year useful ...
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Fire officials remind residents to check smoke alarms as daylight saving time ends

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) – As daylight saving time comes to an end this weekend, Thomasville Fire Rescue is reminding residents that it’s also the perfect time to check their smoke alarms. Daylight ...
Public Opinion

Maryland fire officials urge smoke alarm checks as clocks fall back

As people prepare to turn their clocks back for the end of daylight saving time, they are being urged to check their smoke alarms. The time change, which occurs at 2 a.m. Nov. 2, is an ideal ...
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Wave of smoke alarms set to expire a decade after code change

Many smoke alarms will need replacing in the coming months, 10 years after a change to the state’s fire code, fire officials in Massachusetts said. The state’s Department of Fire Services said that ...