Smoke Alarm Safety Image Body ContentSmoke alarms save lives. This month, take the opportunity to do a little spring cleaning when it comes to your safety. Assess and test all of the smoke alarms in your home. Safety is your responsibility. Replace batteries regularly. Change your batteries when you change your clocks in the spring and fall. If you think your smoke alarm is more than 10 years old, replace it. Smoke alarms don't last forever. Check the manufacturers date to find out when they expire. Clean your smoke alarms regularly. Excessive dust can effect the alarm. Vacuum all alarms every six months and test your alarms when finished. Plan your escape. Make sure that everyone in your household is aware of the alarms, their sound and what to do next. Create an escape plan and practice it with the entire household. Renting a property? Have a conversation with your landlord about fire safety and your responsibilities. How old are your smoke alarms?Smoke alarms don’t last forever. They usually last 10 years. Check the manufacturer’s date on your smoke alarms today.More informationInstall smoke alarms, it's the lawEvery home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas.More informationSmoke alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearingSmoke alarms, paired with strobe lights and bed shakers, provide additional visual and sensory cues to those with a hearing impairment.More information