Throughout the State of Maryland, area homes are required to replace any battery only smoke alarm with a 10-year sealed in battery with a “hush” button feature. What does this mean for Maryland Homeowners? Read our Five Facts below on this new regulation.

  1. Does never having to change the battery in your smoke detectors sound great? Well it is. Now all new smoke detectors have a sealed battery compartment, with a battery which is good for 10 years.
  2. 3 out of 5 fire fatalities occur in homes without an operating smoke detector. Do not be in this statistic. Installation is easy. These new smoke detectors cost only around $50 each plus installation costs.
  3. Smoke detectors should be installed outside every bedroom, and on every floor of your home. In the case of fire, make sure your family has a escape plan for your home. These new laws are put in place for your safety-and to curtail fire fatalities.
  4. Carbon monoxide detectors are also smart and required by law. Make sure your home is safe from poisonous, odorless carbon monoxide gas, which is especially dangerous in the winter months when portable generators tend to be in use, and windows are tightly closed.
  5. This new law in in effect for all homes—single family, multi family, apartments, town homes and condos.

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