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How long smoke detectors typically last (& signs it's time for a replacement)

Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it ...
Daily Hampshire Gazette

Sounding the alarm: State, local fire officials urge residents to replace old smoke detectors

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for ...
WGBH

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 residents to replace outdated alarms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 ...
The Daily News of Newburyport

State fire officials urge residents to replace expired smoke alarms

STOW — State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are teaming up this month to draw attention to a wave of smoke alarms that are nearing the end of their useful ...
The Boston Globe

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 ...
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 ...
WWLP-22News

Massachusetts fire officials warn of smoke alarm expiration

EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Fire officials in Easthampton held a press conference on Wednesday, urging residents to check their smoke detectors, as many may be nearing the end of their lifespan. State ...