Check Your Smoke Alarm's Age for Safety.
Staff Report / apexlocal.org
According to the Wake County Government in Raleigh, North Carolina, smoke alarms should be replaced when they reach 10 years of age or if they do not respond when tested. Residents are encouraged to check the back of their smoke alarms to determine their age during Fire Prevention Week. This initiative emphasizes the importance of ensuring smoke alarms are functional and up-to-date to enhance home fire safety. For further information, individuals can visit fpw.org.
Source: Wake County Government
Source Type: Gov
Source Location: Raleigh
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